interceptar
to intercept
To stop something mid-path before it reaches where it's going
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Interceptar means to intercept and is a direct cognate of the English word.
interceptar
to intercept
To stop or catch something or someone before they reach their intended destination.
- El portero logró interceptar el pase del delantero = The goalkeeper managed to intercept the forward's pass
- Los agentes interceptaron el paquete antes de que llegara a su destino = The agents intercepted the package before it reached its destination