recógeme
/rekoxeme/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "pick me up" is expressed as recógeme.
This phrase is used to request that someone travel to a specific location to collect you, typically using a vehicle.
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter the infinitive form recogerme (to pick me up), which is used following other verbs, such as in the phrase Puedes recogerme (You can pick me up).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, specific phrases like Pásate a recogerme or Ven a buscarme are used to mean "pick me up".
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the imperative form with an attached object pronoun, an accent mark is added to the 'o' to maintain the original stress of the verb recógeme.
How do you pronounce it?
/rekoxeme/
When do people say it?
If you are looking for a ride in a more casual or colloquial way, you can say Necesito un aventón (I need a lift).
Did you know?
- In Mexico and Central America, the word aventón comes from the verb aventar, which means 'to throw'.
- In some Latin American countries, asking for a lift is expressed as dar un jalón, which literally translates to 'give a pull'.
- The verb recoger in recógeme also means 'to gather' or 'to harvest', reflecting the idea of collecting something from a place.
Examples in context
- Recógeme a las dos y media.Pick me up at 2:30.This sentence shows how to specify a time for being picked up using recógeme.Tatoeba #5769265 by arh, translation #3402240 by CK
- Recógeme en el aeropuerto a las cinco, por favor.Please pick me up at the airport at five.This sentence demonstrates how to request a pickup at a specific location and time using recógeme.Tatoeba #2256708 by marcelostockle, translation #18215 by kebukebu
- Ven a buscarme en la esquina de la calle 5 con avenida principal.Come pick me up at the corner of 5th street and Main Avenue.
- Recójame en la dirección Avenida del Sol número 123, por favor.Please pick me up at the address 123 Sun Avenue.
- Recógeme en la salida del cine.Pick me up at the cinema exit.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are coordinating their plans for the evening.
- JavierSofía, ¿puedes venir por mí?Sofía, can you come get me?
- SofíaSí, claro. ¿Dónde estás?Yes, of course. Where are you?
- JavierEstoy en la oficina. Recógeme a las seis.I'm at the office. Pick me up at six.
- SofíaPerfecto, nos vemos entonces.Perfect, see you then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
