A1 verb Neutral #184 más común

catch

/kætʃ/

To take hold of something that is moving, usually with your hands. It also means to be in time to get on a vehicle like a bus or train before it leaves.

Ejemplos

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1

Can you catch the ball?

Are you able to take the ball with your hands?

2

He tried to catch the speaker's eye during the meeting.

He attempted to get the attention of the person speaking.

3

I will catch you later at the park!

I will see you or talk to you another time at the park!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
catch
Verb
catch
Adjetivo
catchy
Relacionado
catcher
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Truco para recordar

Think of your hand forming a 'C' shape to 'Catch' a ball.

Quiz rápido

If we don't leave the house now, we will not ___ the last train.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: catch

Ejemplos

1

Can you catch the ball?

everyday

Are you able to take the ball with your hands?

2

He tried to catch the speaker's eye during the meeting.

formal

He attempted to get the attention of the person speaking.

3

I will catch you later at the park!

informal

I will see you or talk to you another time at the park!

4

The study aims to catch any variations in the data early on.

academic

The research tries to identify differences in the information quickly.

5

I need to catch a flight to London for the sales conference.

business

I must board my airplane to London for the business meeting.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
catch
Verb
catch
Adjetivo
catchy
Relacionado
catcher

Colocaciones comunes

catch a cold to become sick with a minor illness
catch a bus to arrive in time to board a bus
catch fire to start burning
catch a glimpse to see something for a very short moment
catch one's breath to rest until breathing returns to normal

Frases Comunes

catch someone red-handed

to find someone in the middle of doing something wrong

catch some Z's

to get some sleep

what's the catch?

what is the hidden problem or trick in this situation?

Se confunde a menudo con

catch vs fetch

Catch involves stopping a moving object, while fetch means going to get something and bringing it back.

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Notas de uso

Catch is used for physical objects, transportation, and illnesses. It implies that the object is moving or that you must act quickly before something is gone.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the regular ending '-ed' (catched), but the correct past tense form is 'caught'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of your hand forming a 'C' shape to 'Catch' a ball.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old French word 'cachier', which meant to hunt or chase.

Patrones gramaticales

Irregular verb forms: catch (base), caught (past), caught (past participle). Followed by a direct object: catch + [noun].
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Contexto cultural

In English-speaking countries, 'catching a game' is a very common way to say you are going to watch a sports match.

Quiz rápido

If we don't leave the house now, we will not ___ the last train.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: catch

Palabras relacionadas

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

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