Meaning Of { Colgar }

Question

Is it right to use verb { Colgar } as .. 1- to hang something on. 2- to hold a phone call.

Welcome to the forum, Meme! - rac1, Mar 20, 2013

Answer 1

Both meanings are correct:

Llevas 4 horas al teléfono ¡cuelga ya!->you've been 4 hours on the phone, hang up right away

Cuando termines de lavar la ropa, no te olvides de colgarla->don't forget to hang out the clothes when you're done washing it

Men never hang the washing out. Sad, really. They mean too, but it doesn't happen.. - annierats, Mar 20, 2013

thanks diagonx - memo25, Mar 20, 2013

@Annie - I hang it "up" :) - ian-hill, Mar 20, 2013

Annie, I peg out my clothes at least twice a week , after which they are expertly ironed and put away , I then change out of my "French maids " outfit , fart kick the dog and have a beer. So there ! - ray76, Mar 21, 2013

Answer 2

Yes, both ways are used just like in English.

thanks - memo25, Mar 20, 2013

Answer 3

Colgar can also mean "to hang"

Del techo cuelga una luz electrica - A light fitting is hanging from the ceiling.

ok thanks alot - memo25, Mar 20, 2013

Hola Eddy . - ray76, Mar 21, 2013

Answer 4

colgar - to hang clothes/to hang up (the phone)

Answer 5

yo colgar salir con mis amigos, haciendo el planchado y lavar .

Sí Annie.

I hang out with my friends , doing the washing and ironing.

In answer to Annies rather sexist remark , in fun of course. - ray76, Mar 21, 2013

Ray, I don't think you can use colgar in this manner. How about "paso el rato con amigos, haciendo el planchado y el lavado. - Eddy, Mar 22, 2013

Answer 6

Yes I learned the verb colgar as to hang

however I am sure you can also use it for to hold a phone call - jessicamccall117, Mar 20, 2013

thanks jessica - memo25, Mar 29, 2013