VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

recoger

to pick up

First introduced in Chapter 5chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use recoger where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see recoger after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Yo recogo todos los días.Every single weekday I try to pick up when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta recoger en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates pick up slowly with the professor nearby.
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FAQ

What does recoger mean in Spanish?
to pick up (introduced in Chapter 5 in Chapurra).
How do you use recoger in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is recoger in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 5. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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