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    Cogidas (en. Caught)

    /ko'ɣidas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of taking something by hand or by any other means.
    The fisherman's catches were abundant today.
    Las cogidas del pescador fueron abundantes hoy.
    A sudden hit or encounter with an object or person.
    The catches on the street can be very dangerous.
    Las cogidas en la calle pueden resultar muy peligrosas.
    In colloquial terms, a brief or casual sexual relationship.
    He had several catches during the summer.
    Tuvo varias cogidas durante el verano.
    verb
    Form of the verb 'coger' in plural.
    The women caught in the game were excited.
    Las mujeres cogidas en el juego estaban emocionadas.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to catch on the fly
    To seize an opportunity quickly.
    coger al vuelo
    to take the lead
    To take the initiative in a situation.
    coger la delantera
    there are no catches without falls
    You can't succeed without risks.
    no hay cogidas sin caídas

    Related Words

    coger
    To take or grab something.
    coger
    agarrar
    To hold something firmly with the hand.
    agarrar
    recoger
    To gather or collect what has been scattered.
    recoger

    Slang Meanings

    In some countries, 'cogida' is used to refer to a casual sexual relationship.
    They had a catch at the Friday party.
    Tuvieron una cogida en la fiesta del viernes.
    In informal language, it can refer to a good hit in a fight.
    He gave him a catch that knocked him out.
    Le dio una cogida que lo dejó noqueado.