What does "descolgar" mean in English?

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Spanish

descolgar

English

to pick up (the phone)

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Alternative translations of "descolgar"

to unhook
to take down
to disconnect
to remove

Examples of how to use "descolgar" in Spanish

Spanish
Descolgó el teléfono al primer timbrazo.
English
He answered the phone on the first ring.
Spanish
Yo descuelgo el teléfono ahora.
English
I answer the phone now.
Spanish
Ayer descolgué la llamada urgente.
English
Yesterday, I took the urgent call.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, descolgaba el teléfono.
English
When I was a child, I used to answer the phone.
Spanish
Mañana descolgaré si suena otra vez.
English
Tomorrow, I will answer if it rings again.

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