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"Take me back" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "llevarme", and "pick me up" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "recogerme". Learn more about the difference between "take me back" and "pick me up" below.
take me back(
teyk
 
mi
 
bahk
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. llevarme
After the appointment, my mother took me back to school.Después de la cita, mi mamá me llevó a la escuela.
a. regresar con (romantic partner)
Do you really want to take Louise back after everything you've been through?¿De veras quieres regresar con Louise después de todo lo que te pasó?
b. aceptar de vuelta
I begged him to take me back.Le rogué que me aceptara de vuelta.
a. recordarme
Turn up that song! It takes me back to when we first started dating.¡Sube el volumen! Esa canción me recuerda a cuando comenzamos a salir.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. llévame
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Take me back to the grocery store. I think I left my glasses there.Llévame al supermercado. Creo que dejé mis lentes allí.
a. regresa conmigo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Take me back. I'm so sorry I lied to you.Regresa conmigo. Siento mucho haberte mentido.
b. acéptame de vuelta
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular, romantic partner)
Take me back. I'll do anything for you.Acéptame de vuelta. Haré cualquier cosa por ti.
a. recuerdame
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Add more details to your scene. Take me back to that era.Añade más detalles a tu escena. Recuérdame esa época.
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pick me up(
pihk
 
mi
 
uhp
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. recogerme
Can you pick me up at the airport? - Sure!¿Puedes ir a recogerme al aeropuerto? - ¡Claro!
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. recógeme
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Pick me up at twelve and we can go out to lunch.Recógeme a las doce y podemos salir a almorzar.
b. recójame
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Pick me up at seven right here, please. - Yes, ma'am.Recójame a las siete en este mismo lugar, por favor. - Sí, señora.
a. recójanme (plural)
Pick me up after school, please. I'd rather not take the bus with these crutches.Recójanme a la salida de la escuela, por favor. Preferiría no tomar el bus con estas muletas.
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