A1 Collocation तटस्थ

Coger el tren

To catch the train

मतलब

To get on a train for transportation.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

The 'Cercanías' are local commuter trains. People say 'Coger el cercanías' as often as 'Coger el tren'. Using 'coger' will result in immediate laughter or shock. Always use 'tomar'. In Mexico City, the 'Metro' is more common than 'tren'. People say 'Tomar el metro'.

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The Latin America Trap

Seriously, do not use 'coger' in Latin America unless you want to talk about sex. Use 'tomar'.

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The 'J' Rule

Always remember: Yo cojo. If you write 'cogo', it's a dead giveaway that you're a beginner.

मतलब

To get on a train for transportation.

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The Latin America Trap

Seriously, do not use 'coger' in Latin America unless you want to talk about sex. Use 'tomar'.

🎯

The 'J' Rule

Always remember: Yo cojo. If you write 'cogo', it's a dead giveaway that you're a beginner.

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AVE vs Cercanías

If you are taking a long-distance high-speed train, you are 'cogiendo el AVE'.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the correct form of 'coger' in the present tense.

Yo siempre _______ el tren de las ocho.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: cojo

Remember the 'g' to 'j' change for the first person singular.

Which phrase is best to use in Mexico?

Para ir al centro, es mejor...

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: tomar el tren

'Tomar' is the polite and standard verb in Mexico.

Match the sentence to the context.

¡Corre, que perdemos el tren!

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Running late

The use of '¡Corre!' (Run!) indicates urgency.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ¿Cómo vas a Madrid? B: Voy a _______ el tren.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: coger

After 'voy a', we use the infinitive form.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Train Vocabulary

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Actions

  • Coger
  • Subir
  • Bajar
  • Esperar
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Places

  • Estación
  • Andén
  • Vía
  • Vagón

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the correct form of 'coger' in the present tense. Fill Blank A1

Yo siempre _______ el tren de las ocho.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: cojo

Remember the 'g' to 'j' change for the first person singular.

Which phrase is best to use in Mexico? Choose A1

Para ir al centro, es mejor...

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: tomar el tren

'Tomar' is the polite and standard verb in Mexico.

Match the sentence to the context. situation_matching A2

¡Corre, que perdemos el tren!

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Running late

The use of '¡Corre!' (Run!) indicates urgency.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: ¿Cómo vas a Madrid? B: Voy a _______ el tren.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: coger

After 'voy a', we use the infinitive form.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

6 सवाल

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend in Spain.

Because in Argentina, 'coger' means 'to have sex'. Use 'tomar' instead.

Yes, 'agarrar' is common in some Latin American countries like Mexico or Uruguay as an informal alternative to 'tomar'.

It is 'cogí' (I took), 'cogiste' (you took), 'cogió' (he/she took).

Yes, usually. 'Coger tren' sounds like Tarzan. Always say 'coger el tren'.

'Coger el tren' is the act of boarding/starting. 'Ir en tren' describes the mode of transport you are currently using.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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Perder el tren

contrast

To miss the train.

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Subirse al tren

similar

To get onto the train.

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Bajarse del tren

contrast

To get off the train.

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