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Conjugation Chart of “Coger” (to take) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Coger”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Coger is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Coge la manzana. (Pick up the apple.)

This verb follows the -ger to -ja spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the ‘g’ changes to ‘j’ before the vowels ‘a’ and ‘o’ in certain conjugations.

How to Use Coger in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Coger generally means to take, grab or catch, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To take or grab: for example, ¡Coge la pelota! (Take the ball!)

To catch: for example, ¡Coge el autobús! (Catch the bus!)

To pick up: for example, ¡Coge tus cosas! (Pick up your things!)

To get or obtain: for example, ¡Coge un libro de la biblioteca! (Get a book from the library!)

Vulgar slang meaning “to have sex”: for example, ¡Cógela ya! (Have sex with her already!) Note: This usage is extremely rude and offensive.

Real Life Examples of Coger in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Coge el autobús a las 8 am! (Take the bus at 8 am!)

Por favor, coja un número para hacer la fila. (Please take a number to line up.)

¡Cojamos un descanso después de terminar este proyecto! (Let’s take a break after finishing this project!)

Amigos, coged vuestros abrigos. Vamos a salir. (Friends, take your coats. We’re going out.)

Señores, cojan asiento por favor. La reunión va a comenzar. (Everyone, please take a seat. The meeting is about to start.)

¡Coge un paraguas! Va a llover hoy. (Take an umbrella! It’s going to rain today.)

Mamá, coja un poco de fruta para el postre. (Mom, take some fruit for dessert.)

Equipo, cojamos un descanso de 15 minutos. (Team, let’s take a 15-minute break.)

Jóvenes, coged apuntes durante la conferencia. (Young people, take notes during the conference.)

Todos, cojan un folleto antes de salir. (Everyone, take a brochure before leaving.)

¡Coge una foto de ese paisaje hermoso! (Take a picture of that beautiful landscape!)

Hijo, coja un suéter. Hace frío afuera. (Son, take a sweater. It’s cold outside.)

Compañeros, cojamos un café juntos después del trabajo. (Colleagues, let’s grab a coffee together after work.)

Amigos, coged vuestros regalos antes de irse. (Friends, take your gifts before leaving.)

Señoras y señores, cojan sus boletos para el espectáculo. (Ladies and gentlemen, take your tickets for the show.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Coger (to take) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.