How to Say "i catch" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “i catch” is “cojo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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I seize (Spain, Latin America)
Examples
Yo cojo el autobús todos los días para ir al trabajo.
I take the bus every day to go to work.
Cojo un taxi si llego tarde.
I grab a taxi if I arrive late.
Si cojo ese resfriado, me quedaré en casa.
If I catch that cold, I will stay home.
G to J Change
The verb 'coger' is mostly regular, but the 'g' changes to a 'j' whenever it is followed by an 'o' or an 'a' (like in 'cojo' or 'coja') to keep the sound consistent. This is a common pattern for verbs ending in -ger.
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