Cógela (en. Take it)

/ˈkoɣela/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To take something with the hand or with an implement.

Take it carefully so that it doesn’t break.

Cógela con cuidado para que no se rompa.

To assume a responsibility or make a decision.

If they offer you the job, take it without hesitation.

Si te ofrecen el empleo, cógela sin dudar.

To receive something that is offered to you.

When they pass you the book, take it and start reading.

Cuando te pasen el libro, cógela y empieza a leer.

It derives from the Latin 'capere' which means 'to take'.

take it easy

Take it easy.

cógela suave

don’t take it the wrong way

Don’t take it badly.

no te la cómputes

take it, it’s yours

Take advantage of the opportunity that belongs to you.

cógela que es tuya

to take

To take something.

coger

to grab

To assume or receive.

tomar

to seize

To grip something tightly.

agarrar

To take something unexpectedly.

At the end of the party, someone said 'take it' and everyone started drinking.

Al final de la fiesta, alguien dijo 'cógela' y todos se dieron a la bebida.

To seize an opportunity.

If you have the chance, take it and never look back!

Si tienes la chance, ¡cógela y nunca mires atrás!