What does "recoger" mean in English?

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Spanish

recoger

English

pick up

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Alternative translations of "recoger"

gather
collect
harvest
tidy up

Examples of how to use "recoger" in Spanish

Spanish
Voy a recoger mi abrigo.
English
I'm going to pick up my coat.
Spanish
Yo recojo la mesa después de cenar.
English
I clear the table after dinner.
Spanish
Ayer recogimos basura en la playa.
English
Yesterday we picked up trash on the beach.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, recogía conchas.
English
When I was a child, I collected shells.
Spanish
Mañana recogeré el paquete en correos.
English
Tomorrow I will pick up the package at the post office.

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Voy a recoger mi abrigo.

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