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    Coje (en. Take)

    /ko.xe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To take or grasp something.
    He picks the book up from the table.
    Él coje el libro de la mesa.
    To pick something up from the ground.
    She picks up the ball that fell.
    Ella coje la pelota que se cayó.
    In some Spanish-speaking regions, it may have vulgar connotations.
    In that context, "coje" is used offensively.
    En ese contexto, coje se usa de manera ofensiva.
    To take advantage of an opportunity.
    If you don't catch the train now, you'll arrive late.
    Si no coje el tren ahora, llegarás tarde.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'cŏgere', which means to gather or to bring together.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    catch the rhythm
    It means to adapt to the rhythm or situation.
    coje el ritmo
    take the right path
    It indicates following the appropriate or correct direction.
    coje el camino correcto
    don't take on a fight
    It's a piece of advice to avoid conflicts or fights.
    no cojas lucha

    Related Words

    coger
    A verb that means to take or grasp.
    coger
    agarrar
    Synonym of "coger," to take something with the hand.
    agarrar
    levantar
    It means to raise something from the ground.
    levantar

    Slang Meanings

    Used in some contexts to refer to having sexual relations.
    That guy is hooking up with all the girls.
    Ese chico está cojeando con todas las chicas.
    Used in the sense of making good use of something.
    She takes what she needs from each situation.
    Ella coje lo que necesita de cada situación.