Spanish Conversation · Level 25
89 words
Spanish word
recogida
Pronunciation
IPA/rekoˈxiða/
Meaning
- feminine nounpickup
Example
La recogida del paquete será mañana.
The pickup of the package will be tomorrow.
More examples
La recogida a domicilio cuesta cinco euros.
The home pickup costs five euros.
Core concept
Customer receiving a ready order at a shop counter.
Common phrases
la recogida del paquete
the pickup of the package
recogida a domicilio
home pickup
recogida en tienda
in-store pickup
Similar words
retiro: Going in person to a store or designated spot to retrieve a purchased item.
recolección: Gathering dispersed items together to collect them as a single batch.
recepción: Accepting and registering parcels or visitors at a reception desk.
Definition in Spanish
Indica el momento o la acción de recibir o recoger objetos preparados para ser tomados, como la recogida en tienda o la recogida de residuos.
Word origin
The noun is formed from the verb recoger plus the suffix -ida and ultimately comes from Latin recolligere 'gather again'.
Usage tips
- Recogida can mean either the customer's act of receiving an order or a business's collection service, and phrases like 'en tienda' versus 'a domicilio' indicate who performs it.