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    Cogidos (en. Held)

    /koˈxiðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A situation in which a person is trapped or in a complicated relationship.
    The two were caught in a love mess.
    Los dos estaban cogidos en un lío amoroso.
    verb
    Form of the verb 'coger' in the first person plural of the simple past perfect.
    We took the train at eight.
    Nosotros cogimos el tren a las ocho.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'coger', which means to grab or take in Spanish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    caught by surprise
    To be surprised or unprepared for a situation.
    cogidos por sorpresa
    arm in arm
    To walk together, with one arm around the other.
    cogidos del brazo

    Related Words

    to grab
    To take something in the hands.
    coger
    to hold
    To grasp or hold something with the hand.
    agarrar

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a compromising situation.
    She is caught up with her work and can't go out.
    Ella está cogida con su trabajo y no puede salir.
    To be caught in a conflict.
    The guy is caught in a legal problem.
    El tipo se ha cogido en un problema legal.