Recogieron (en. They collected)

/re.ko.ˈxie.ɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Translated text: To take or capture something that has been dropped or that was scattered.
Translated text: The children collected the leaves from the ground.
Los niños recogieron las hojas del suelo.
Translated text: To bring together or gather things that are separated.
Translated text: They collected all the toys before the guests arrived.
Recogieron todos los juguetes antes de que llegara la visita.
Translated text: To take advantage of or obtain something.
Translated text: They gathered many experiences during their trip.
Recogieron muchas experiencias durante su viaje.

Etymology

Translated text: The word 'recoger' comes from the Latin 'recogĕre', which means 'to gather again' or 'to bring together again.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translated text: to take on the baton
Translated text: To take the relay or assume a responsibility.
recoger el testigo
Translated text: you reap what you sow
Translated text: To relearn the consequences of one's actions.
recoger lo que se siembra
Translated text: to gather information
Translated text: To accumulate data or details about a specific topic.
recoger información

Related Words

Translated text: to gather
Translated text: Verb that means to gather, to bring together or to collect.
recoger
Translated text: collection
Translated text: The action of collecting or gathering something, especially agricultural products.
recolección
Translated text: to harvest
Translated text: Synonym of to gather, especially in a harvest or collection context.
recolectar

Slang Meanings

Translated text: To take back what’s mine
Translated text: When I say I'm going to take back what's mine, I mean I'm going to claim what belongs to me.
Cuando digo que voy a recoger lo mío, me refiero a que voy a reclamar lo que me corresponde.
Translated text: To pick up garbage
Translated text: In the neighborhood, it is said that you have to pick up garbage when referring to cleaning.
En el barrio se dice que hay que recoger basura cuando se refiere a limpiar.