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    Recogida (en. Collection)

    /re.ko.'xi.ða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of gathering something that has been in another place.
    Garbage collection takes place on Tuesdays.
    La recogida de basuras se realiza los martes.
    Compilation of information or data.
    Data collection is essential for the study.
    La recogida de datos es esencial para el estudio.
    verb
    To gather something that has been left or has fallen.
    I’m going to pick up the book I left on the table.
    Voy a recoger el libro que dejé en la mesa.
    To bring together or assemble something.
    We need to gather signatures for the petition.
    Necesitamos recoger las firmas para la petición.

    Etymology

    From the verb to gather, originating from the Latin 'recolligere', which means to gather again.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    information gathering
    Process of gathering data or evidence.
    recogida de información
    garbage collection
    Act of collecting waste or trash.
    recogida de basuras
    signature collection
    Action of obtaining signatures for a cause.
    recogida de firmas

    Related Words

    gather
    To take something that has been left or has fallen.
    recoger
    collect
    To collect or assemble things, usually in harvesting contexts.
    recolectar
    collection
    Action of collecting; act of picking up certain items.
    recolección

    Slang Meanings

    Unorganized gathering of something.
    We did a collection of old things to donate, although it was a bit messy.
    Hicimos una recogida de cosas viejas para donar, aunque estaba un poco desordenada.
    Improvised gathering.
    The toy collection was somewhat improvised, but everyone brought something.
    La recogida de juguetes fue algo improvisada, pero todos trajeron algo.