recogido
/rekoxido/from spelling rules
The English phrase "picked up" is translated into Spanish as recogido.
The term is used to describe something that has been lifted from a surface or collected from a place. This is derived from the verb recoger, which is used for the act of picking up objects, collecting items or tidying up a room.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a past participle, recogido must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. The feminine singular form is recogida, the masculine plural form is recogidos and the feminine plural form is recogidas.
How do you pronounce it?
/rekoxido/
Did you know?
- The verb recoger is formed from the prefix re- and coger, which in some Latin American countries is a vulgar slang term, leading speakers to use levantar instead.
- In a religious context, recogido can describe a person who is reserved, meditative or withdrawn into themselves.
- In certain contexts, recogido can describe a hairstyle where the hair is 'picked up' or gathered into a bun or knot.
Examples in context
- ¿Aún no habéis recogido nada?You still haven't picked up anything yet?This sentence is useful for asking if anything has been recogido yet.Tatoeba #10248328 by Seael, translation #10248530 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Recogí el paquete en la oficina de correos.I picked up the package at the post office.
- Levanté la caja y la puse en el estante.I picked up the box and put it on the shelf.
- Tomé el libro y lo guardé en mi mochila.I picked up the book and put it in my backpack.
- Cogí mis llaves y salí de casa.I picked up my keys and left home.
- Agarré el periódico y lo leí durante el desayuno.I picked up the newspaper and read it during breakfast.
- Pillé un taxi para ir al aeropuerto.I picked up a taxi to go to the airport.
- Recuerda recoger tus pertenenciasRemember to pick up your belongings.
- La niña cogió el juguete del sueloThe girl picked up the toy from the floor.
- Le pedí a mi hermano que me recogiera en el trabajoI asked my brother to pick me up from work.
- La ropa ha sido recogida.The clothes have been picked up.
- El paquete ya ha sido recogido.The package has already been picked up.
- He recogido la ropa del suelo.I have picked up the clothes from the floor.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking in their living room about chores.
- Javier¿Has recogido los juguetes del salón?Have you picked up the toys from the living room?
- ElenaSí, ya lo he recogido todo.Yes, I have picked everything up already.
- JavierGracias, Elena, te lo agradezco.Thank you, Elena, I appreciate it.
- ElenaDe nada, Javier, no hay de qué.You're welcome, Javier, don't mention it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
