coger

[koˈxeɾ]

/[koˈxeɾ]/ verb

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The verdict

“coger” is a regularly-used Spanish word, ranked #3,682 in Spanish word frequency and used as a verb.

#3,682
frequency rank, Spanish
5
letters
7
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Aproximar las manos hacia algo para retenerlo.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

coger vs cor
60% similar
coger vs come
60% similar
coger vs cole
60% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for coger
PropertyValue
Headwordcoger
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechVerb
IPA[koˈxeɾ]
Letters5
Frequency rank#3,682
Misspellings tracked7
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “coger” sits in Spanish frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). coger lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for coger is 5 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [koˈxeɾ]. Corpus data places it at rank #3,682 in overall Spanish word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 15 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 7 likely wrong-spelling variants for coger, with forms such as "ccoger", "cgoer", and "coegr". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "cor", "come", "cole", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct Spanish form is coger, spelled C-O-G-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Aproximar las manos hacia algo para retenerlo.
  2. 2
    Agarrar algo con intención de usarlo.
  3. 3
    Recibir.
  4. 4
    Alcanzar o atrapar a alguien.
  5. 5
    Descubrirle a alguien algo que trataba de ocultar.
  6. 6
    Capturar algo mediante una trampa.
  7. 7
    Pasar a tener cierta cosa por el procedimiento que sea.
  8. 8
    Contraer una enfermedad.
  9. 9
    Darle una cornada el toro a alguien en una corrida taurina o un encierro.
  10. 10
    Comprender algo.
  11. 11
    Mantener relaciones sexuales, hacer el coito.
  12. 12
    Vencer o derrotar a alguien de forma estrepitosa.
  13. 13
    Abarcar espacio.
  14. 14
    Alquilar u obtener algo mediante algún contrato.
  15. 15
    Caber.

Synonyms

pillar

This word in other languages

haschen(Deutsch)pegar(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ccoger,cgoer,coegr,cogerr,cogger,cogre,ocger

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of coger - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

ccoger1cgoer2coegr2cogerr1cogger1cogre2ocger2
Edit distance from "coger"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Spanish corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "coger"?
"coger" is spelled C-O-G-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [koˈxeɾ].
What does "coger" mean?
As a verb, "coger" means: Aproximar las manos hacia algo para retenerlo.
What words are commonly confused with "coger"?
"coger" is commonly confused with "cor", "come", "cole". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "coger"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "coger" is [koˈxeɾ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "coger" come from?
"coger" is a Spanish word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “coger”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is C-O-G-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [koˈxeɾ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “cor” - see the side-by-side comparison. coger vs cor
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list