cogeré
“cogeré” means “I will catch” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
I will catch, I will take, I will grab
Also: I will pick up
📝 In Action
Si no me apuro, cogeré el próximo autobús en media hora.
A2If I don't hurry, I will catch the next bus in half an hour.
Yo cogeré las llaves antes de salir.
A1I will grab the keys before leaving.
Creo que cogeré un resfriado si no me abrigo bien.
B1I think I will catch a cold if I don't wrap up warm.
I will have sex (vulgar)
📝 In Action
Este uso es inapropiado y se debe evitar en la mayoría de los países hispanohablantes.
C1This usage is inappropriate and should be avoided in most Spanish-speaking countries.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: cogeré
Question 1 of 2
If you are in Madrid, Spain, and say 'Mañana cogeré un taxi,' what do you mean?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'coger' comes from the Latin verb *colligere*, meaning 'to gather' or 'to collect.' Over time, its meaning shifted in Spanish to mean 'to take hold of' or 'to grab,' which is why it applies to both objects and transportation.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'coger' have such different meanings across Spanish-speaking countries?
Language changes differently in isolation. In Spain, 'coger' kept its original neutral meaning ('to grab'). In many parts of Latin America, particularly Mexico and Central America, the word evolved to become a common, highly vulgar term for sexual activity, causing the neutral meaning to be replaced by 'tomar' or 'agarrar' to avoid offense.
Is 'cogeré' an irregular verb?
No, 'coger' is mostly regular. However, it does have a spelling change (g to j) in the first person singular of the present indicative ('yo cojo') and throughout the present subjunctive to keep the correct sound.