No. 3,276 in Spanish
captan
"Captan" means "they capture" or "they grasp" in English.
In a sentence
Ellos captan rápidamente las ideas principales durante la reunión.
They quickly grasp the main ideas during the meeting.
Here, the word 'captan' emphasizes the act of understanding or mentally grasping concepts or information.
Los sensores captan los cambios de temperatura en la habitación.
The sensors detect the temperature changes in the room.
In this case, 'captan' refers to the physical detection or sensing of alterations in the environment by devices designed for such purposes.
¿Captan ustedes la importancia de esta decisión?
Do you understand the importance of this decision?
Here, 'captan' is used to inquire whether the interlocutors comprehend or recognize the significance of the topic being discussed.
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