capturar la bandera
/kabtuɾaɾ la bandeɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "capture the flag" is translated into Spanish as capturar la bandera.
Meaning: game (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of the English name: capturar means "to capture" and la bandera means "the flag".
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the phrase is typically used in the infinitive form to name the game, similar to how English uses the imperative or base form.
How do you pronounce it?
/kabtuɾaɾ la bandeɾa/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of 'capturing' someone in a game is expressed using pillar, a word that can also mean 'to catch' or 'to realize' a secret.
- In certain military contexts in Spanish-speaking history, a bandera was not just a piece of cloth but a specific unit of soldiers assigned to a particular standard.
- The root of capturar is the same as the one found in the English word 'captain'.
Examples in context
- Vamos a jugar a capturar la bandera.We are going to play capture the flag.
- Me gusta el juego de capturar la bandera.I like the game of capture the flag.
- ¿Quieres jugar a capturar la bandera conmigo?Do you want to play capture the flag with me?
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what to do at the park.
- DanielLucía, ¿quieres jugar a capturar la bandera?Lucía, do you want to play capture the flag?
- Lucía¡Sí, es mi juego favorito!Yes, it is my favorite game!
- DanielPerfecto, yo traigo la bandera.Perfect, I will bring the flag.
- LucíaMuy bien, Daniel, ¡vamos a jugar!Very well, Daniel, let's play!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bandera, capturar, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
