ve a recoger mi algodón
/be a ɾekoxeɾ mi alɡodon/from spelling rules
The phrase "go pick my cotton" in Spanish is ve a recoger mi algodón.
This phrase is used as a command to instruct someone to go to a field and gather cotton.
How do you pronounce it?
/be a ɾekoxeɾ mi alɡodon/
Did you know?
- While algodón is the word for cotton, Spanish uses the term algodonero to describe both the cotton plant and the farmer who grows it.
- The Spanish word algodón entered the language via Andalusian Arabic, which inherited it from Arabic and Syriac.
- While 've' means 'go', the word is also the imperative form of the verb 'ver', meaning 'to see', which can lead to confusion in rapid speech.
Examples in context
- Por favor, recojan mi algodón.Please pick my cotton.
- Agradecería que recojan mi algodón.I would appreciate it if you could pick my cotton.
- Si te apetece recoger mi algodón, te lo agradecería.If you feel like picking my cotton, I would appreciate it.
- Ve a recoger mi algodón ahora mismo.Go pick my cotton right now.
Example conversation
A farmer is giving instructions to his worker in the field.
- SofíaDaniel, ve a recoger mi algodón del campo.Daniel, go pick my cotton from the field.
- DanielEstá bien, Sofía, iré enseguida.Alright, Sofía, I will go immediately.
- SofíaAsegúrate de recogerlo todo hoy.Make sure to pick it all today.
- DanielNo te preocupes, lo haré.Don't worry, I will do it.
