coger

This is the 4687th most frequent Spanish word.

coger

To take, grab, or catch.

Here, 'coger' is used to mean 'to take' or 'to grab' an object.

Voy a coger el bolígrafo.

I am going to take the pen.

In this context, 'coger' is used to mean 'to catch' a form of transportation.

Podemos coger el tren a las tres.

We can catch the train at three.

Here, 'coger' refers to the act of contracting an illness, like 'to catch' a cold.

Cuidado con el niño, no vaya a coger un resfriado.

Be careful with the child, so they don't catch a cold.