Translation of "seize" to Spanish

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Dictionary translations for "seize"

seize [si:z] verb Conjugation

seized / seized / seizing / seizes

agarrar (grab)

Jim seized Julie by the arm.

Jim agarró por el brazo a Julie.

incautar (impound)

The police seized a large quantity of drugs at the school.

La policía incautó una gran cantidad de droga en la escuela.

tomar (take control of)

He seized an opportunity to speak.

Él tomó una oportunidad para hablar.

aprovechar (opportunity)

confiscar (confiscate)

secuestrar (take hostage)

apoderarse (strong feelings)

detener

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Phrases with "seize" (4)

seize capital - apoderarse capital
seize on - aprovechar
seize up - agarrotarse
seize upon - aprovechar

Contexts with "seize"

Jim seized Julie by the arm. Jim agarró por el brazo a Julie.

I seized the cat by the neck. Cogí al gato por el cuello.

He seized an opportunity to speak. Él tomó una oportunidad para hablar.

The police seized a large quantity of drugs at the school. La policía incautó una gran cantidad de droga en la escuela.

He seized me by the neck. Él me agarró del cuello.

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