Recogió (en. Picked up)

/rekɔˈxjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To take or receive something that has fallen or is in disorder.
She picked up the toys from the floor.
Ella recogió los juguetes del suelo.
To gather things or people in one place.
The teacher picked up the students in the courtyard.
El maestro recogió a los estudiantes en el patio.
To accept or admit something.
Finally, he embraced the idea of working as a team.
Finalmente, él recogió la idea de trabajar en equipo.

Etymology

From Latin 'recapere', meaning 'to take back'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take up the baton
To accept a responsibility or continue with someone else's task.
recoger el testigo
to reap the fruits
To obtain results or benefits from a made effort.
recoger frutos
to gather ideas
To compile or gather various opinions or suggestions.
recoger ideas

Related Words

to pick up
Verb that means to take or add something to a place or group.
recoger
collection
The action of gathering, especially in relation to crops or data.
recolección
collector
A person who dedicates themselves to gathering, especially fruits or data.
recolector

Slang Meanings

To collect money from donations.
He picked up a couple of bills for the cause.
Él recogió un par de billetes para la causa.
To pick someone up from a place.
I'm going to pick up my friend from the station.
Voy a recoger a mi amigo de la estación.