Recolectar (en. Gather)

/re.ko.lekˈtar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of gathering or bringing together scattered elements.
The farmer collects the harvest to sell it at the market.
El agricultor recolecta la cosecha para venderla en el mercado.
Gathering data or information from various sources.
It is important to collect accurate information for the report.
Es importante recolectar información precisa para el informe.
Picking up objects from a specific place.
The children collect shells on the beach.
Los niños recolectan conchas en la playa.

Etymology

From Latin 'recolectare', which means 'to gather again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gather information
Gather data from various sources.
recolectar información
collect money
Group or collect funds.
recolectar dinero
collect waste
Collect garbage or waste for disposal.
recolectar residuos

Related Words

collection
The action of collecting.
recolección
collector
A person who collects.
recolector
female collector
A person dedicated to collection.
recolectora

Slang Meanings

Passing by a place to pick up things informally.
I’m going to collect some things from the boat with some friends.
Voy a recolectar con unos amigos unas cosas del bote.
Gathering or accumulating things for a specific purpose.
We are gathering materials for the next party.
Estamos recolectando materiales para la próxima fiesta.