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Coger el tren

To catch the train

意味

To get on a train for transportation.

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文化的背景

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.

意味

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'.

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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.

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AVE vs Cercanías

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

自分をテスト

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

Yo siempre _______ el tren de las ocho.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 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...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: tomar el tren

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

Match the sentence to the context.

¡Corre, que perdemos el tren!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Running late

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

Complete the dialogue.

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

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: coger

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

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Train Vocabulary

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Actions

  • Coger
  • Subir
  • Bajar
  • Esperar
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Places

  • Estación
  • Andén
  • Vía
  • Vagón

練習問題バンク

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

Yo siempre _______ el tren de las ocho.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 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...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 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!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 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.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: coger

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

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

6 問

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.

関連フレーズ

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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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