cogido

coh-HEE-doh/koˈxi.ðo/

“cogido” means “caught” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:

caught🔊A2Past Participle

as in 'having been caught'

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taken aback🔊B1Adjective

surprised or stunned

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screwed🔊C1Adjective

vulgar slang for having had sexual intercourse

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caught, grabbed

Also: taken, held

Past ParticiplemA2irregular (in usage, but regular in -ido ending) er

Spain

A small, wide-eyed, bright orange fish dangling from a simple fishing hook held by an unseen hand, illustrating the moment of capture.

infinitivecoger

gerundcogiendo

past Participlecogido

📝 In Action

El ladrón fue cogido por la policía.

The thief was caught by the police.

Hemos cogido todas las manzanas del árbol.

We have grabbed all the apples from the tree.

Word Connections

Synonyms

agarrado (grabbed/held)
tomado (taken)

Common Collocations

ser cogido – to be caught
haber cogido – to have caught/grabbed

taken aback, understood

Also: in a bind

AdjectivemB1

A cartoon person standing frozen in place with their mouth wide open and eyes large, showing an expression of extreme shock and surprise.

📝 In Action

Cuando le dieron la noticia, se quedó cogido.

When they gave him the news, he was taken aback (stunned).

Ahora que me lo explicas, ya lo tengo cogido.

Now that you explain it to me, I’ve got it (I understand it).

Word Connections

Synonyms

sorprendido (surprised)
entendido (understood)

Common Collocations

estar cogido – to be stunned/stuck

screwed

Also: taken advantage of

AdjectivemC1slang

Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, parts of South America

Two smooth, distinctly colored, abstract geometric shapes, one red and one blue, fused tightly together, symbolizing a close physical connection.

📝 In Action

¡Ese tipo está totalmente cogido!

That guy is totally screwed/had!

Word Connections

Synonyms

tirado (slept with (vulgar))

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "cogido" in Spanish:

caught→grabbed→held→screwed→taken→taken aback→understood→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cogido

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'cogido' in its neutral, standard Spanish (Spain) meaning?

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👥 Word Family▼

coger(to catch, to grab, to take) — Verb

cogida(catching, grabbing, or (vulgar) sexual act) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

idotemido

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the verb *coger*, which traces back to the Latin *colligere*, meaning 'to gather' or 'to collect.' This original meaning evolved in Spanish to mean 'to take hold of' or 'to seize.'

First recorded: Around the 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Catalan: collirPortuguese: colher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'cogido' have such different meanings in Spain and Latin America?

The base verb, *coger*, evolved differently. In Spain, it kept its original meaning of 'to grab' or 'to take.' In many parts of Latin America, the verb shifted to become a highly vulgar term for sexual intercourse, making the past participle 'cogido' equally offensive.

Is there a safe alternative for 'cogido' that works everywhere?

Yes. If you mean 'caught' or 'taken,' use 'tomado' (from *tomar*) or 'agarrado' (from *agarrar*). These are neutral and universally understood across the Spanish-speaking world.