This is the 8814th most frequent Portuguese word.
apanhou
"Apanhou" means "caught" or "got" in English, depending on context.
The word 'apanhou' here refers to acquiring or catching something, in this case, the bus.
Ele apanhou o ônibus na estação.
He caught the bus at the station.
The word 'apanhou' in this sentence means to gather or pick, referring to harvesting the ripe fruit.
Ela apanhou a fruta madura no pé.
She picked the ripe fruit from the tree.
The word 'apanhou' depicts receiving an impact or being harmed, in this context, by the opponent.