lo recogeré
/lo ɾekoxeɾe/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I will pick it up" is translated as lo recogeré.
This phrase is used when someone intends to collect an object or a person from a specific location. While lo recogeré uses the future tense, you may also use the phrase Lo recojo to mean "I pick it up."
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase lo recogeré is composed of the direct object pronoun lo (it/him) and the first-person singular future tense of recoger (to collect/pick up).
Which one should you use?
A common alternative to the future tense lo recogeré is the periphrastic future lo voy a recoger, which means "I am going to pick it up" and is often used in spoken Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the pronoun changes based on the gender and number of the object or person being picked up. If the object or person is grammatically feminine, use la recogeré or Iré a recogerla. For multiple masculine objects or people, use los recogeré. For multiple feminine objects or people, use las recogeré.
How do you pronounce it?
/lo ɾekoxeɾe/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you use recoger to mean 'to pick up' a person, it can sound quite formal or even slightly clinical. In casual conversation, people often prefer using the verb pasar a buscar, which literally means 'to pass by to look for'.
- The pronoun lo in lo recogeré has a hidden history in the word 'that'. It descends from the Latin 'illum', which was used to point out a specific person or object at a distance.
- Using recoger can also refer to 'cleaning up' a room, meaning you are picking up everything that is out of place.
Examples in context
- Respetuosamente, iré a recogerlo.Respectfully, I will pick it up.
- Iré a recogerlo, por favor.I will pick it up, please.
- Amigo/a, voy a recogerlo.Friend, I am going to pick it up.
- Voy a recogerlo, ¿vale?I am going to pick it up, okay?
- Claro, voy a recogerlo por la mañana antes de la fiesta.Sure, I'll pick it up in the morning before the party.
- Lo recogeré en la oficina.I will pick it up at the office.
- No te preocupes, lo recogeré yo.Don't worry, I will pick it up.
- Si está en la recepción, lo recogeré más tarde.If it is at the reception, I will pick it up later.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about a package left at a store.
- Alejandro¿Vas a ir a buscar el paquete?Are you going to go look for the package?
- ElenaSí, lo recogeré esta tarde.Yes, I will pick it up this afternoon.
- AlejandroPerfecto, Elena, gracias por avisarme.Perfect, Elena, thanks for letting me know.
- ElenaDe nada, Alejandro.You're welcome, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
