coger — Preterite (Pretérito)
to take / to grab
The preterite conjugation of coger (irregular spelling-change -cer/cir, ranked #115). Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Preterite conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | cogí |
| tú | cogiste |
| él/ella/Ud. | cogió |
| nosotros | cogimos |
| vosotros | cogisteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | cogieron |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Ayer yo cogí.
Yesterday I take / to grab.
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