recoger
to pick up, to tidy up, to collect
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/rekoˈxeɾ/
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Cultural Note
Recoger la mesa (clearing the table) after meals is a shared duty in Spanish homes. The verb also means to pick someone up: 'Te recojo a las ocho' (I'll pick you up at eight). Keeping common spaces recogidos (tidy) is important in Spanish homes, especially in smaller apartments where clutter is immediately noticeable.
📝 Example Sentences
Recoge tus cosas del salón, por favor.
Pick up your things from the living room, please.
Después de la fiesta tuvimos que recoger todo.
After the party we had to clean everything up.