lo recojo
/lo ɾekoxo/from spelling rules
The phrase "I pick it up" in Spanish is lo recojo.
This phrase is used when someone lifts an object from a surface or collects something from a place.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb recojo is the first-person singular present indicative form of recoger, which means to pick up, collect or gather.
Which one should you use?
While lo recojo implies collecting or picking something up from a surface, lo levanto is used specifically for the physical act of lifting an object's weight.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the object being picked up is feminine, the pronoun changes from 'lo' to la recojo. Use los recojo for masculine plural objects and las recojo for feminine plural objects.
How do you pronounce it?
/lo ɾekoxo/
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, the root verb coger is a vulgar slang term for sexual intercourse, making recoger a safer choice for 'picking up'.
- In Spain, recoger is used to describe the act of tying hair back or putting it up in a bun, as in me recojo el pelo.
- To 'pick up' a person in a car, Spanish uses recoger, which avoids the implication of physically lifting the person's weight.
Examples in context
- Cuando terminemos la reunión, lo recojo y nos vamos.When we finish the meeting, I'll pick it up and we'll leave.
- Háblame de la maleta que olvidé en tu casa, por favor. La recojo mañana.Tell me about the suitcase I forgot at your place, please. I'll pick it up tomorrow.
- No te preocupes por el regalo, en el camino al evento, lo recojo.Don't worry about the gift, I'll pick it up on the way to the event.
- ¿Qué quieres que coja de camino?What do you want me to pick up on the way?
- Si el papel cae, lo recojo.If the paper falls, I pick it up.
- No te preocupes, lo recojo yo.Don't worry, I'll pick it up.
- Cuando veo el paquete, lo recojo.When I see the package, I pick it up.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are cleaning a room.
- Javier¿Viste mi bolígrafo en el suelo?Did you see my pen on the floor?
- LucíaSí, lo recojo ahora mismo.Yes, I'll pick it up right now.
- JavierGracias, Lucía, eres muy amable.Thanks, Lucía, you are very kind.
- LucíaDe nada, Javier.You're welcome, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
