Signification
Use public train transport.
Contexte culturel
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.
Signification
Use public train transport.
Regional Taboo
Never use 'coger' in Latin America. It is a very offensive sexual term.
Teste-toi
Which verb is safe to use in Mexico?
Voy a ____ el tren.
'Coger' is offensive in Mexico; 'tomar' is the universal, safe choice.
🎉 Score : /1
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesVoy a ____ el tren.
'Coger' is offensive in Mexico; 'tomar' is the universal, safe choice.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, it is perfectly normal in Spain. It is only offensive in Latin America.
Yes, 'tomar' is understood everywhere and is always safe.
Expressions liées
Tomar el tren
synonymTo take the train
Perder el tren
contrastTo miss the train
