How to Say "take it" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “take it” is “cóg_elo” — use 'cóg_elo' when you mean to physically grasp or pick up an object that is in front of you.
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cóg_elo
Verb (Compound Command)A1Informal
Use 'cóg_elo' when you mean to physically grasp or pick up an object that is in front of you.
Examples
Aquí tienes la llave, cóg_ela antes de salir.
Here is the key (fem. noun), take it before you leave.
lléva_lo
verbA1Neutral
Use 'lléva_lo' when the meaning is to carry or transport an object from one place to another.
Examples
Si no quieres el paraguas, lléva_lo en la mochila.
If you don't want the umbrella, take it (carry it) in the backpack.
tóma_lo
command/verb phraseA1Neutral
Use 'tóma_lo' when offering a physical object for someone to accept or receive.
Examples
Aquí está la llave. ¡Tóma_lo!
Here is the key. Take it!
Grasping vs. Carrying
The most common mistake is confusing 'cóg_elo' (to grasp) with 'lléva_lo' (to carry). Remember, 'cóg_elo' is about the immediate action of taking something into your hand, while 'lléva_lo' implies moving it to a different location.
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