How to Say "grab it" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “grab it” is “cógelo” — use 'cógelo' when you want to instruct someone to physically seize or take hold of something, often with a sense of quickness.
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cógelo
Verb (Compound Command)A1General
Use 'cógelo' when you want to instruct someone to physically seize or take hold of something, often with a sense of quickness.
Examples
Aquí tienes la llave, ¡cógela antes de que se olvide!
Here is the key (fem. noun), grab it before you forget!
tómalo
Command/Verb PhraseA1Informal/Urgent
Use 'tómalo' for a more general instruction to take something, which can imply receiving it or accepting it, sometimes in an urgent or informal way.
Examples
Aquí está el paquete. ¡Tómalo ahora!
Here is the package. Take it now!
Choosing Between 'Coger' and 'Tomar'
Learners often confuse 'cógelo' and 'tómalo' because both can mean 'take it.' Remember that 'cógelo' emphasizes the physical act of seizing or grabbing, while 'tómalo' is broader, often implying reception or acceptance.
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