Recogimos (en. We collected)

/rek.o.ˈxi.mos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To take something that was on the ground or on another surface.

We picked up the toys that were scattered around the park.

Recogimos los juguetes que estaban esparcidos por el parque.

To gather or bring together things that were scattered.

We cleared the table after dinner.

Recogimos la mesa después de la cena.

To take on or accept a commitment or responsibility.

We took on the challenge of organizing the event.

Recogimos el reto de organizar el evento.

From the Latin 'recogliere', which means 'to gather again'.

We took up the baton

We assumed a responsibility or challenge.

recogimos el testigo

We gathered many experiences

We accumulated valuable experiences.

recogimos muchas experiencias

pick up

To take or gather something that is in one place.

recoger

collect

To systematically gather things.

recolectar

Colloquial synonym for taking on responsibilities.

We caught the scolding for the mess we made.

Recogimos la bronca por el desorden que hicimos.

The practice of picking up something in a fun or festive context.

At the party, we collected the leftovers to take home.

En la fiesta, recogimos los sobrantes para llevar a casa.