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    Cogida (en. Caught)

    /koˈxi.ða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of grabbing or seizing something.
    The catch of the ball was impeccable.
    La cogida del balón fue impecable.
    Violent event in which a bull charges at a matador.
    The matador's goring left the audience in shock.
    La cogida del torero dejó al público en shock.
    Capture of a person in an unlawful act.
    The capture of the criminals was applauded by the police.
    La cogida de los delincuentes fue aplaudida por la policía.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'coger', which comes from the Latin 'coactare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bull goring
    Accident during bullfighting festivities where the bull charges at the matador.
    cogida de un toro
    to give a goring
    To catch or cause an accident to someone unexpectedly.
    dar una cogida
    caught in bed
    Colloquial expression referring to an intimate encounter.
    cogida en la cama

    Related Words

    to catch
    Verb that means to grab or take something.
    coger
    to grab
    Synonym of 'coger', especially in the context of holding something firmly.
    agarrar
    to trap
    To hold something that is moving or trying to escape.
    atrapar

    Slang Meanings

    To catch someone in the act.
    He was caught off guard when he didn't see the police behind him.
    Le hicieron una cogida cuando no vio que la policía estaba detrás.
    To have sexual relations.
    Last night I had a fling with my partner.
    Anoche tuve una cogida con mi pareja.