Spanish to English Verbs, Español a Ingles Verbos Flashcards
Comer
To eat
Comenzar
To begin, To start
Colgar
To hang up
Coger
To catch (pick up, fetch, get)
Kech
Coger
“Coger” is a common verb in Spanish that has several meanings depending on the region. It’s often translated as “to take” or “to grab” in English, but its usage can vary significantly between different Spanish-speaking countries. Here’s a brief overview of its main uses:
To Take/To Grab: In its most basic sense, “coger” is used to express taking or grabbing something. For example:
“Cogí el bolígrafo.” (I took the pen.)
“Coge tu abrigo antes de salir.” (Grab your coat before leaving.)
To Catch: “Coger” can also mean “to catch” when referring to grabbing something that’s moving or in motion. For example:
“Cogí la pelota que me lanzaste.” (I caught the ball you threw me.)
To Catch (Transport): In some regions, particularly in Spain and parts of Latin America, “coger” is commonly used to mean “to take” or “to catch” in the context of transportation. For example:
“Voy a coger el autobús.” (I’m going to take the bus.)
“¿A qué hora cogemos el tren?” (What time are we catching the train?)
To Have Sex (Vulgar Usage): It’s important to note that in some countries, particularly in Latin America, “coger” is considered vulgar slang and is used to refer to sexual intercourse. Because of this, it’s best to avoid using “coger” in this context in formal or polite conversation.
When using “coger,” it’s essential to be mindful of regional variations and cultural sensitivities, especially regarding its vulgar connotation in certain contexts. Depending on the region, alternatives such as “tomar” (to take) or “agarrar” (to grab) may be preferred in some situations to avoid any misunderstandings.
Casar
To marry
Casarse
to get married
Castigar
To castigate, punish, chastise
Cepillar
To brush
Cerrar
To close, shut
Cobrar
To charge (price, collect, cash)
Cocer al horno
To bake
Cocinar
To cook
Compartir
To share
Comprar
To buy
Comprender
To understand
Concluir
finish, conclude
Conducir
drive, lead, conduct
Conocer
know, be familiar with people, places,things
Saber
to know information, knowledge
Construir
construct
Contar *
count, tell, relate
Contestar
to answer
Convenir *
to suit, befit
Vender
to sell
Bañar (Bañarse)
to bathe, bathe oneself
Bajar
to go down
Bailar
to dance
Correr
to run
Cortar
to cut
Coser
to sew
Costar
to cost
Crear
to create
Crecer
to grow
Creer
to believe, think
Cruzar
to cross, intersect
Caer (Caerse) - Cah-er, Cah-er-say
to fall
Calentar
to heat
Cambiar
change
Caminar
to walk, travel
Dar
to give
Dar luz ( a un niño)
to give birth
Deber
to owe, must (should, ought to)
Decir
to say, to tell
Cantar
Buscar
to look for, to seek
Bromear
to joke, jest
Besar
to kiss
Comenzar
begin , to start
Beber
to drink
Barrer
to sweep
Ahorrar
to save (money)
Aguardar
to wait (for), lookout for, service
Afeitar ( Afeitarse)
to shave
Advertir
to advise, warn, (notice,remark,admonish)
Atar
to tie
Ayudar
to help
Aspirar
to breathe in, inhale
Asistir
to be present, attend, assist
Tocar
to play (an instrument, to touch)
Andar
to go, walk, march
Arreglar
to alter (arrange, fix, repair, correct, tidy
Asar
to roast
Amar
to love
Apoyar
to support ( lean, maintain, espouse, abet)
Aprender
to learn
Aplicar
to apply
Aplaudir
to clap
Añadir
to add, append
Anular
to cancel
ser
to be
separarse
to separate
serviv
to serve
prometer
to promise
secar(se)
to dry
quedar
to remain, meet
quemar
to burn
querer
to want, to wish
quitar (quitarse)
to take, take out
rebobinar
to rewind
recibir
to receive
regar
to water
reconocer
to recognize
recordar
to remember
reír
to laugh
repetir
to repeat
reservar (con)
to reserve, set aside
respirar
to breath
responder
respond, answer, reply
revelar (fotos)
to develop fotos
sentar, sentarse
to sit
sentir
to feel, sense
terminar, terminarse
to finish, end, run out
tener
to have
sufrir
to suffer
subir
to go up, climb, raise
soñar
to dream
sonreír
to smile
sonar
to sound , ring
seguir
to follow
venir
to come
viajar
to travel, ride
tomar
to drink
vestir ( Vestirse)
to get dressed
Ir
to go
Invitar
To invite
Llegar
to arrive
Llenar
To fill
Llevar
To wear, carry, take
Llorar
To cry
Manejar
To drive
Mandar
To direct, guide, steer, order
Maquillarse
To make oneself up, put on makeup
Marcar
to mark, score
Mostrar
to show
Morir
to die
Mirar
To watch, look at, regard
Mezclar
To mix, blend
Matar
To kill
Mentir
To lie
Lavar (Lavarse)
To clean, wash
Leer
To read
Lavantar
To lift
Lavantarse
to rise, get up
Limpiar
To clean
Llamar
to call
Parar (Pararse)
To stop, halt
Partir
To divide, split,
Patear
To kick
Pedir
to order, to ask for
Pelar
To peel
Abrazar
To hug, embrace
Odiar
To hate
Ofrecer
To offer
Oír
To hear
Oler
to smell
Olvidar
to forget
Organizar
to organize
Pagar
To pay
Peinar
to comb
Perder
to lose
Pensar
To think
Pintar
To paint
Planchar
to iron
Poner
to put, place, set the table
Poder
To be able
Preocupar
to worry
Preguntar
to ask information
Preferir
tp prefer
Prestar
to lend
Vivir
to live
Unir
to tie, untie
Volver
to return, come back
Volar
To fly ( a plane)
Ver
To see
Sorprender
to surprise
Visitar
to visit
Acostarse
to go to bed
Aconsejar
to advise, counsel
Saltar
to jump, leap,
Salir
to leave, depart
Sacar
to take, take out
Saber
to know facts, information
Romper
to break, crash, tear
nadar
to swim
estornudar
to sneeze
divorciarse
to divorce
dormirse
to fall asleep
hervir
to boil
ducharse
to take a shower
empezar
to begin
encontrar
to meet, to find, encounter
nacer
to be born
dormir
to sleep
describir
to describe
desear
to wish, want, desire
despegar
to take off
enseñar
to teach, show
entender
understand, realize
entrar
to enter, go in
enviar
to send
esconder
to hide
escoger
to choose
escribir
to write
jugar
to play (game or sport)
escuchar
to listen
toser
to cough
esperar
to wait, to hope
abuchear
to boo, jeer
probar, probarse
to taste, prove, to try
estudiar
to study
explicar
to explain
abrir
to open
desbloquear
unlock
despertar, despertarse
to awaken, wake up
devolver
to return something, give back
necesitar
to need
descubrir
to discover
ganar
to win, earn, gain
enfermarse
to get sick
derretir
to melt
divertirse
to have fun
disfrutarse
to have fun
estar
to be ( temp) feelings, location, mood
tirar de la cadena (del váter)
to flush a toilet
fruncir el ceña
to frown
lanzar
to throw
fijar
to schedule, fix, notice, fasten
faltar
to be missing, to be lacking
Pintar
tp paint
planchar
to iron
romper
to break
saber
to know (facts)
sacar
to take (picture, take out)
salir
to depart, leave
saltar
to jump, leap, spring
aconsejar
to advise, counsel
acostarse
to go to bed
visitar
to visit
sorprender
to surprise, astonish
ver
to see
volar
to fly (a plane)
volver
to turn, return, comeback
unir
to tie, unite
vivir
to live
prestar
to lend
preferir
to prefer
preguntar
to ask (information)
poder
to be able
to preocupar
to worry
poner
to put, to place, set (the table)
Ahorrar
to save (money)
Barrer
to sweep
Aguardar
to wait (for), lookout for
Afeitar, Afeitarse
To shave
Advertir
to advise, warn, notice
Atar
to tie
Ayudar
to help
Aspirar
to breathe in, to inhale
Asistir
to be present, to attend
Gustar
To like, please
Haber
To have done something
Hablar
To speak
Hacer
To do, make
Marcar
to score, mark, dial a phone, indicate
Mostrar
to show
Maquillar, Maquillarse
To put on makeup
Morir
To die
Mezclar
to mix, blend
Mirar
To watch, look at, regard, behold
Prometer
to promise
Servir
to serve
Separarse
to seperate
Abrazar
To embrace, hug
Pelar
To peel
Pedir
To order, ask for
Patear
To kick
Partir
To divide, split, depart
Parar, Pararse
To stop, halt
Llamar
To call
Limpiar
To clean
Levantarse,
To rise, get up
Levantar
to lift
Leer
To read
Lavar, Lavarse
to clean, wash
Mentir
to lie
Matar
To kill
