Significado
Use public train transport.
Contexto cultural
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.
Significado
Use public train transport.
Regional Taboo
Never use 'coger' in Latin America. It is a very offensive sexual term.
Teste-se
Which verb is safe to use in Mexico?
Voy a ____ el tren.
'Coger' is offensive in Mexico; 'tomar' is the universal, safe choice.
🎉 Pontuação: /1
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
1 exerciciosVoy a ____ el tren.
'Coger' is offensive in Mexico; 'tomar' is the universal, safe choice.
🎉 Pontuação: /1
Perguntas frequentes
2 perguntasNo, it is perfectly normal in Spain. It is only offensive in Latin America.
Yes, 'tomar' is understood everywhere and is always safe.
Frases relacionadas
Tomar el tren
synonymTo take the train
Perder el tren
contrastTo miss the train
