Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apanhar
verb
/apɐˈnaʁ/
Definition
To catch or to pick up.
Examples
- Eu vou apanhar algumas flores no jardim. (I will pick some flowers in the garden.)
- Você conseguiu apanhar a ideia? (Did you manage to catch the idea?)
Meaning
This Portuguese verb generally refers to the action of collecting or seizing something. It can also imply understanding or grasping a concept.
Synonyms
- pegar (to take)
- colecionar (to collect)
- agarrar (to grab)