Spanish Conversation · Level 45
75 words
Spanish word
recoger
Pronunciation
IPA/rekoˈxeɾ/
Meaning
- verbpick up
Example
¿Puedes recoger eso del suelo?
Can you pick that up from the floor?
More examples
Paso a recoger el paquete por la tarde.
I'll pick up the package in the afternoon.
Core concept
Taking an object or person from where they are and bringing them along.
Common phrases
recoger algo del suelo
pick something up from the floor
recoger a alguien
pick someone up
recoger la mesa
clear the table
Similar words
buscar: Goes to a location to fetch or obtain something that is needed.
levantar: Lifts an object up off the ground or floor using the hands.
traer: Brings a person or item from elsewhere to the speaker's location.
juntar: Collects scattered items and assembles them in one spot.
Definition in Spanish
Reunir o tomar algo o a alguien para ponerlo en un mismo sitio o llevárselo; aplicable a objetos del suelo, a ordenar/guardar cosas o a buscar a una persona.
Word origin
Derived from Latin recolligere 'gather again' through Old Spanish recoller, originally used for gathering things into one place.
Usage tips
- When referring to tidying, recoger often means 'put away' rather than merely 'pick up', as in recoger los juguetes.