Recogemos

Recogemos is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb recoger. It means “we collect,” “we gather,” or “we pick up,” depending on the context. It is used to describe actions performed by a group that includes the speaker, such as collecting items, gathering data, or picking someone up.

Etymology: recoger comes from the prefix re- (often interpreted as “again” or “back”) combined with coger (to take), with roots in Latin capere. The yo form is recojo, while the nosotros form recogemos preserves the regular -emos ending for an -er verb in this tense.

Usage notes: Common constructions include recoger la mesa (to clear the table), recoger basura (to pick up garbage), or recoger datos (to collect data). Recogemos a alguien means we pick someone up, such as when meeting a person or giving them a ride. In rural or agricultural contexts, recoger can also mean to harvest or glean crops.

Regional variation: The meaning of recoger is generally consistent across Spanish-speaking regions, but nuances exist. For example, it can imply tidying a space, collecting items for later use, or taking someone home from a place, depending on the verb’s object and context.

Grammatical note: Recogemos is the present indicative form used with nosotros/as. Other present forms include recojo (yo), recoges (tú), recoge (él/ella/usted), recogéis (vosotros/as), y recogen (ellos/as/ustedes).

See also: recoger, recogida, recoger datos.