apresar(
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preh
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sahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to trap)
2. (to capture)
a. to catch
La rapidez de uno de los guardias de seguridad ayudó a la policía a apresar a un supuesto agresor.The quickness of one of the security guards helped the police to catch an alleged attacker.
b. to apprehend
Las autoridades dicen que es probable que hayan apresado al asesino en serie que aterrorizaba a la ciudad.Authorities say they may have apprehended the serial killer that was terrorizing the city.
c. to arrest
Ayer apresaron a un joven que intentaba robar un auto.A young man who was trying to steal a car was arrested yesterday.
a. to seize
La guardia costera apresó un barco sospechoso de llevar droga.The coastguard seized a boat that was allegedly carrying drugs.
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Conjugations
| yo | |||||
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| nosotros | |||||
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| ellos/ellas/Uds. |
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