A2 Collocation 중립

Recoger la mesa.

Clear the table.

To remove tableware after a meal.

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문화적 배경

The 'sobremesa' is a vital part of Spanish culture. Clearing the table too early can be seen as rushing your guests. It's common to leave the crumbs and coffee cups on the table for an hour while talking. In Mexico, the term 'trastes' is often used instead of 'mesa' when talking about cleaning up. 'Recoger los trastes' is the most common way to refer to this chore. Argentines often use 'levantar la mesa'. It reflects the action of picking up the plates to take them to the kitchen. In many formal Latin American households, it is considered very polite for guests to offer to help clear the table, even if the host refuses.

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The 'Yo' Rule

Always remember 'Yo recojo'. If you write 'recogo', it's a very obvious beginner mistake.

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Be a Great Guest

In Spain, always offer to help clear the table. Even if they say no, the gesture is highly valued.

To remove tableware after a meal.

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The 'Yo' Rule

Always remember 'Yo recojo'. If you write 'recogo', it's a very obvious beginner mistake.

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Be a Great Guest

In Spain, always offer to help clear the table. Even if they say no, the gesture is highly valued.

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Don't say 'Clean'

Avoid 'limpiar' unless you have a sponge in your hand!

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'recoger' in the present tense.

Yo siempre _______ la mesa después de comer.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: recojo

The 'yo' form of 'recoger' requires a 'j' to maintain the soft sound.

Choose the most appropriate phrase for the situation.

You are at a friend's house for dinner. You want to help with the dishes. What do you say?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ¿Te ayudo a recoger la mesa?

'Recoger la mesa' is the correct way to offer help with clearing dishes.

Match the Spanish phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are the four main actions associated with a dining table.

Complete the dialogue.

Madre: 'Hijo, ya terminaste de comer.' Hijo: 'Sí, mamá. Ya _______ la mesa.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: recojo

The son is responding to the fact that he finished eating, so he should clear the table.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'recoger' in the present tense. Fill Blank A2

Yo siempre _______ la mesa después de comer.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: recojo

The 'yo' form of 'recoger' requires a 'j' to maintain the soft sound.

Choose the most appropriate phrase for the situation. Choose A2

You are at a friend's house for dinner. You want to help with the dishes. What do you say?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ¿Te ayudo a recoger la mesa?

'Recoger la mesa' is the correct way to offer help with clearing dishes.

Match the Spanish phrase with its English equivalent. Match A2

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are the four main actions associated with a dining table.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Madre: 'Hijo, ya terminaste de comer.' Hijo: 'Sí, mamá. Ya _______ la mesa.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: recojo

The son is responding to the fact that he finished eating, so he should clear the table.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

3 질문

Yes, they are interchangeable. 'Quitar la mesa' is more common in Spain, while 'recoger la mesa' is universal.

Because 'recoger' implies gathering things that are out of place, whereas 'limpiar' implies removing dirt or stains.

Yes, you can ask the waiter: '¿Puede recoger la mesa, por favor?'

관련 표현

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Poner la mesa

contrast

To set the table.

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Limpiar la mesa

similar

To wipe the table surface.

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Lavar los platos

builds on

To wash the dishes.

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Servir la mesa

similar

To serve the food.

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