English–Spanish

“take in” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoasimilar

Pronunciation

IPA/akoˈxeɾ/

Example

La familia acoge a un perro abandonado.

The family takes in an abandoned dog.

Illustration for acoger (take in)

How to say “take in” in Spanish

“Take in” in Spanish is acoger.

Families, organizations, or the state receiving and sheltering people in need.

Full entry for acoger: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with acoger

El albergue acoge a refugiados todos los días.

The shelter takes in refugees every day.

Tips for using acoger

  • The first-person singular present is acojo (not acogo), and Spanish places the personal a before human direct objects, as in 'acoger a una familia'.

Other Spanish words for “take in”

No puedo asimilar toda esta información tan rápido.

I can't take in all this information so quickly.

“take in” in other languages