Catch onto Meaning in English
expression
ˈkætʃ/ /ˈɑntu/, /ˈɔntu
KATCH-ON-too
kˈætʃ/ /ˈɒntʊ
KATCH-ON-tuh
Definición
To understand something, especially after a little time; to start to realize or comprehend what is happening or being explained.
Uso & Matices
'Catch onto' is informal and often used when someone finally understands after being confused at first. Common with ideas, jokes, or trends (e.g., 'catch onto a new trend'). Sometimes written as 'catch on'. Not the same as 'catch up' or 'catch out'.
Spanish: darse cuenta de - captar - entenderPortuguese (BR): perceber - entender - sacar (o sentido)Portuguese (PT): perceber - entender - apanhar (o sentido)Chinese (Simplified): 理解 - 领会Chinese (Traditional): 理解 - 領會Hindi: समझना - पकड़ लेना (भावार्थ)Arabic: يفهم - يدركBengali: বুঝে ফেলা - ধরতে পারা (অর্থ) - মাথায় আসাRussian: понять - уловить (смысл) - сообразитьJapanese: 理解する - 気づくVietnamese: hiểu ra - nắm bắtKorean: 이해하다 - 알아차리다Turkish: kavramak - anlamakUrdu: سمجھ جانا - بھانپ لیناIndonesian: memahami - mengerti - menyadari
Oraciones de Ejemplo
It took me a while to catch onto the rules.
basic
She didn't catch onto the joke at first.
basic
Kids quickly catch onto new games.
basic
You'll catch onto it after you see a few more examples.
natural
It took the crowd a moment to catch onto what he was doing.
natural
Once you catch onto the pattern, the puzzle is easy.
natural