atrápala
/atɾapala/from spelling rules
The English phrase "get her" is translated into Spanish as atrápala.
The phrase is an instruction to capture or seize a female person or animal.
Which one should you use?
If the subject being captured is male, use atrápalo instead.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American regions, the term Engatusarla is used informally to mean "to charm" or "to sweet-talk her" in a flirty way.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing a group of people to "get her", use the plural imperative form atrápenla.
How do you pronounce it?
/atɾapala/
Did you know?
- The verb atrapar is used in certain contexts to describe the act of 'catching' a disease.
- The root of atrapar is linked to the concept of a 'trap', and in several Romance languages, words related to 'trapping' share a common Latin ancestor involving 'holding fast'.
- The phrase atrápala can be used by a fisherman to refer to a female fish, but in many coastal regions, using the word for 'catch' with a person can sound unexpectedly aggressive.
Examples in context
- Si realmente quieres ganártela, debes demostrarle tu compromiso.If you truly want to get her, you must demonstrate your commitment to her.
- Quisiera lograr su atención y poder explicarle nuestros servicios con detalle.I would like to get her attention and explain our services in detail.
- Antes de implementar cualquier cambio, primero debemos obtener su aprobación.Before implementing any changes, we must first get her approval.
- ¡Atrápala antes de que escape!Catch her before she escapes!
- ¡Atrápala, la gata está en el árbol!Catch her, the cat is in the tree!
- ¡Rápido, atrápala!Quick, catch her!
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are playing in the park with a small dog.
- Sofía¡Mira, la perrita se escapó!Look, the little dog escaped!
- Mateo¡Atrápala, Sofía, corre!Catch her, Sofía, run!
- Sofía¡Ya casi la tengo!I almost have her!
- Mateo¡Lo lograste, eres muy rápida!You did it, you are very fast!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
