mistakesintermediateuniversal
Coger
/koh-HEHR/
To take / To grab
Literal translation
to fuck (vulgar)
When to use it
In Spain, 'coger' means 'to take' or 'to grab'. In Latin America, it is a vulgar word and should be avoided. Use 'tomar' or 'agarrar' instead.
In conversation
Coge el libro de la mesa, por favor.
“Take the book from the table, please.”