verb

coger

take · catch · grab

Es tomar algo con la mano o agarrar un objeto.

The word coger is a versatile verb in Spanish with several distinct meanings depending on the context and the region:

To take or grasp: This is the most common meaning in Spain, referring to the act of picking something up, catching a bus, or seizing an object (e.g., "coger el autobús").
To catch: Used when referring to catching a cold, catching someone in a lie, or catching an object mid-air.
Sexual connotation: In most Latin American countries, this word is considered a vulgarism and is used as a slang term for sexual intercourse. Because of this, many Spanish speakers in Latin America prefer to use different verbs to avoid misunderstandings.
To harvest or gather: It can refer to the act of collecting fruits or crops from the ground or trees.

Grammar: It is a transitive verb. It follows a specific spelling rule: because of the "g" sound before "e" or "i," the "g" changes to a "j" in the first-person singular present indicative (yo cojo) to maintain the phonetic sound.
Origin: It derives from the Latin verb colligere, which means "to collect" or "to gather."