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acoger (verb)

To welcome; to receive into one's home.

💬 Example

"Nos acogieron con mucha amabilidad en su casa."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'A Co-Ger'. A (to) + Co (Company) + Ger (Gather). You are gathering someone into your company to keep them safe...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'acoger' instead of 'recoger' for picking up objects. → Recojo las llaves.

Writing 'yo acogo'. → Yo acojo.

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