recogió
“recogió” means “picked up” in Spanish (lifting something from a surface or the ground).
picked up
Also: gathered, collected, tidied up
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Ella recogió las llaves del suelo.
A1She picked up the keys from the floor.
El padre recogió a su hijo de la escuela.
A2The father picked up his son from school.
Él recogió toda su ropa antes de la cena.
B1He tidied up all his clothes before dinner.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "recogió" in Spanish:
tidied up→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: recogió
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to say 'He picked up the trash'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'recollĭgĕre', which combines 're-' (again) and 'colligĕre' (to gather together). It is a direct relative of the English word 'recollect'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there a 'g' in 'recogió' but a 'j' in 'recojo'?
Can I use 'recogió' for both men and women?
Yes! The word 'recogió' stays exactly the same whether it was a man (él), a woman (ella), or even a machine (it) that did the picking up.