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    Cogió (en. Took)

    [koˈxjo]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Translation: To take or grab something.
    Translation: He took the book from the table.
    Él cogió el libro de la mesa.
    Translation: To pick something up.
    Translation: He picked up the bag from the floor.
    Cogió la bolsa del suelo.
    Translation: To seize an opportunity.
    Translation: She seized the offer before it was over.
    Ella cogió la oferta antes de que se acabara.

    Etymology

    Translation: The verb 'coger' comes from the Latin 'cohortare', which means to gather.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Translation: to catch on the fly
    Translation: To seize an opportunity quickly.
    coger al vuelo
    Translation: to take someone by the hand
    Translation: To take someone by the arm or by the hand.
    coger de la mano
    Translation: to take the bull by the horns
    Translation: To confront a difficult situation with courage.
    coger el toro por los cuernos

    Related Words

    Translation: to take
    Translation: Verb that means to take or grab.
    coger
    Translation: to assume
    Translation: To accept or take for oneself.
    asumir

    Slang Meanings

    Translation: In some Latin American countries, 'coger' has a vulgar meaning related to sexual activity.
    Translation: Don't talk to me about that, it's very private.
    No me hables de eso, es muy privado.
    Translation: In colloquial language, it is used as a synonym for taking risks.
    Translation: Whenever I travel, I take risks.
    Siempre que viajo, cojo riesgos.