coger

/koˈxeɾ/, [koˈxeɾ]

catch, fuck, take

Examples

Lo siento, que no podía coger lo que dijiste.

Sorry, I couldn't catch what you said.

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Debería preocuparse de no coger frío.

You should take care not to catch cold.

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Tengo que coger el tren.

I have a train to catch.

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Me acusaron de coger el dinero.

They accused me of taking the money.

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¿Puedo coger un destornillador?

Could I have a screwdriver?

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¿Puedo coger tu secador de pelo?

Can I borrow your hair drier?

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Caminé muy deprisa para intentar coger el primer tren.

I walked quickly so that I might catch the first train.

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De chaval, Tom solía coger las colillas de su padre hasta juntar suficiente tabaco para poder liarse un cigarrillo.

When Tom was a kid, he used to collect his father's cigarette butts until he had enough tobacco to roll a cigarette for himself.

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He conseguido coger el último tren.

I managed to catch the last train.

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Han tardado tres horas en coger el autobús.

It has taken them three hours to catch the bus.

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Puedo coger el autobús.

I can take the bus.

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¿Qué tren vas a coger?

Which train are you catching?

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Puedes coger cualquiera de los libros.

You may take either of the books.

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La campaña presidencial empieza a coger velocidad. Todo estará permitido. ¡Habrá sangre!

The presidential campaign starts getting speed. All moves will be allowed. There will be blood!

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Quiero coger un buen sitio, así que planeo llegar pronto.

I want to get a good seat, so I plan to arrive early.

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No dudó en coger su parte del dinero.

He did not hesitate in taking his share of the money.

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De chaval, Tom solía coger las colillas de su padre hasta juntar suficiente tabaco para poderse liar un cigarrillo.

When Tom was a kid, he used to collect his father's cigarette butts until he had enough tobacco to roll a cigarette for himself.

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