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snag in Spanish

snag in Spanish is árbol muerto en pie, intrígulis, pega — snag means an unexpected problem or obstacle.

snag in Spanish

árbol muerto en pie
noun
A dead tree that remains standing.
intrígulis
noun
(figuratively) A problem or difficulty with something.
pega
noun
(figuratively) A problem or difficulty with something.
atorar
verb
To catch or tear (e.g. fabric) upon a rough surface or projection.
enganchar
verb
To catch or tear (e.g. fabric) upon a rough surface or projection.
trabar
verb
To catch or tear (e.g. fabric) upon a rough surface or projection.

What does "snag" mean?

  1. noun An unexpected problem or obstacle.
    "We hit a snag with the visa application."
  2. noun A small tear or pulled thread in fabric caused by catching on something sharp.
    "There's a snag in these tights already."
  3. verb To catch or tear on something sharp or rough.
    "Her jumper snagged on the fence."
  4. verb Informally, to manage to get or obtain something, often quickly or opportunistically.
    "He snagged the last ticket to the sold-out show."

snag in a sentence

  • We hit a snag with the visa application.
  • Everything went well until we ran into a snag with the plumbing.
  • There's a snag in these tights already.
  • Her jumper snagged on the fence.

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What is "snag" in Spanish?

"snag" in Spanish is árbol muerto en pie, intrígulis, pega. snag means: An unexpected problem or obstacle.

How do you use "snag" in a sentence?

Example: "We hit a snag with the visa application." In Spanish, "snag" is árbol muerto en pie, intrígulis, pega.

Are there other ways to say "snag" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "snag": árbol muerto en pie, intrígulis, pega, atorar, enganchar, trabar.

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