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"Trapped" is a form of "trapped", an adjective which is often translated as "atrapado". "Stuck" is a form of "stuck", an adjective which is often translated as "atascado". Learn more about the difference between "trapped" and "stuck" below.
trapped(
trahpt
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. atrapado
The earthquake left five people injured, and one trapped beneath the rubble.El terremoto dejó a cinco personas heridas y una atrapada bajo los escombros.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(imprisoned)
a. atrapado
Ben earned minimum wage and felt trapped by his debts.Ben ganaba el salario mínimo y se veía atrapado por las deudas.
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stuck(
stuhk
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. atascado
Help me! My leg is stuck between two rocks!¡Auxilio! ¡Mi pierna está atascada entre dos rocas!
a. pegado
All of the magnets were stuck to the side of the fridge.Todos los imanes estaban pegados al lado de la nevera.
a. atascado
I'm stuck on this question. Can you help me find the solution?Estoy atascada en esta pregunta. ¿Me ayudas a encontrar la solución?
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