/koˈxeɾ/
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Translation
to take, to grab, to catch
Word origin
From Latin 'colligere' (to gather together), from 'com-' (together) and 'legere' (to pick, to choose). The same root gives English 'collect' and 'cull'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- colligere
- English cognates
- collect, cull
Grammar
Verb type-er irregular
Conjugation
Regular spanish-irregular conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | cojo | cogí | cogía | cogeré | cogería |
| tú | coges | cogiste | cogías | cogerás | cogerías |
| él/ella/ud. | coge | cogió | cogía | cogerá | cogería |
| nos. | cogemos | cogimos | cogíamos | cogeremos | cogeríamos |
| vos. | cogéis | cogisteis | cogíais | cogeréis | cogeríais |
| ellos/uds. | cogen | cogieron | cogían | cogerán | cogerían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | coja | cogiera | cogiese |
| tú | cojas | cogieras | cogieses |
| él/ella/ud. | coja | cogiera | cogiese |
| nos. | cojamos | cogiéramos | cogiésemos |
| vos. | cojáis | cogierais | cogieseis |
| ellos/uds. | cojan | cogieran | cogiesen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | coge |
| ud. | coja |
| nosotros | cojamos |
| vosotros | coged |
| uds. | cojan |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- cogiendo
- Past participle
- cogido
Examples
abrigo, .
Take your coat, it is very cold outside.
.
We took a taxi to the airport.
.
I caught a chill this morning and now my head hurts.
, .
Hold the child properly, he might fall.
.
She did not answer the phone all afternoon.
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