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    Coger (en. Take)

    /koˈxeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To grasp or take something with the hand.
    Pick up the ball from the floor.
    Coge la pelota del suelo.
    To pick up something or someone.
    I'm going to take the bus to get home.
    Voy a coger el autobús para llegar a casa.
    To acquire or obtain something.
    I need to pick up some books from the library.
    Necesito coger algunos libros de la biblioteca.
    To use or take advantage of an opportunity.
    You should take the opportunity that presents itself.
    Debes coger la oportunidad que se te presenta.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'coacere', which means to join or unite.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to catch on the fly
    To accept or respond quickly to something.
    coger al vuelo
    to gain strength
    To increase resistance or energy.
    coger fuerza
    to take the floor
    To take the opportunity to speak.
    coger la palabra
    to grab the bull by the horns
    To face a difficult situation with determination.
    coger el toro por los cuernos

    Related Words

    to grasp
    To grasp something with the hand.
    agarrar
    to pick up
    To lift, pick up, or gather.
    recoger
    to hold
    To hold or take something with the hand.
    asir

    Slang Meanings

    To have sexual relations (in some Spanish-speaking countries).
    Last night I had sex with my partner.
    Anoche cogí con mi pareja.
    To catch or understand something quickly.
    Don’t worry, I already got it.
    No te preocupes, ya lo cogí.