Recoger (en. Collect)

/re.koˈxeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To take something that has fallen or is in place.

I am going to pick up the paper that fell.

Voy a recoger el papel que se cayó.

To gather or bring things together.

I need to pick up the toys from the floor.

Necesito recoger los juguetes del suelo.

To welcome someone to a place.

I am going to pick up my friend at the station.

Voy a recoger a mi amigo en la estación.

From Latin 'recolligere', which means to gather or assemble.

pass the baton

To assume a responsibility that was previously held by someone else.

recoger el testigo

reap the fruits

To obtain results from an effort made.

recoger frutos

pick up the pieces

To gather what has been damaged or destroyed, emotionally or physically.

recoger los pedazos

collect

To gather or pick fruits, objects, etc.

recolectar

gather

To bring together people or things in the same place.

reunir

lift

To lift something that is on the ground.

levantar

To pick someone up

I am going to pick up my girlfriend after work.

Voy a recoger a mi novia después del trabajo.

To finish the academic year

The teacher said we will finish the year if we pass the final exam.

El profe dijo que vamos a recoger el año si aprobamos el examen final.