Cogido (en. Taken)

/koˈxi.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who has been caught.
The thief was caught by the police.
El ladrón fue cogido por la policía.
Something that has been picked up.
The fruit harvest was excellent this year.
El cogido de frutas estuvo excelente este año.
verb
The action of taking or seizing something.
I took the book from the table.
He cogido el libro de la mesa.
To capture or catch someone.
He was caught in a criminal act.
Fue cogido en un acto delictivo.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be caught
to be in a complicated situation.
estar cogido
caught by the hand
when two people hold hands.
cogido de la mano
to catch it on the fly
to understand an idea quickly.
cogerlo al vuelo

Related Words

coger
To take something.
coger
agarrar
To hold tightly.
agarrar
atrapar
To capture.
atrapar

Slang Meanings

To be in a romantic relationship.
She is caught up with him.
Ella está cogida de él.
To be very busy or overwhelmed.
I am caught up with work.
Estoy cogido con el trabajo.