Bedeutung
Use public train transport.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Coger is the standard, everyday verb for 'to take'. Coger is a vulgar sexual term. Never use it. Like Mexico, coger is highly offensive. Use 'tomar'.
Regional Taboo
Never use 'coger' in Latin America. It is a very offensive sexual term.
Bedeutung
Use public train transport.
Regional Taboo
Never use 'coger' in Latin America. It is a very offensive sexual term.
Teste dich selbst
Which verb is safe to use in Mexico?
Voy a ____ el tren.
'Coger' is offensive in Mexico; 'tomar' is the universal, safe choice.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
1 AufgabenVoy a ____ el tren.
'Coger' is offensive in Mexico; 'tomar' is the universal, safe choice.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenNo, it is perfectly normal in Spain. It is only offensive in Latin America.
Yes, 'tomar' is understood everywhere and is always safe.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Tomar el tren
synonymTo take the train
Perder el tren
contrastTo miss the train
