collect
collect(
kuh
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lehkt
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
I need more time to collect signatures.Necesito más tiempo para juntar firmas.
The library is collecting used books for the book sale.La biblioteca está juntando libros usados para la venta de libros.
b. recaudar
The kids are collecting money for a good cause.Los niños recaudan dinero para una buena causa.
c. recopilar
We have collected the required data for the project.Hemos recopilado los datos necesarios para el proyecto.
3. (to fetch)
4. (to obtain)
a. cobrar (debts, rent)
The company has hired an agency to collect its debts.La empresa ha contratado los servicios de una agencia para cobrar sus deudas.
a. poner en orden
We needed time to collect our thoughts after such shocking news.Tras una noticia tan espeluznante, nececitábamos tiempo para poner en orden nuestras ideas.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
7. (to gather)
a. acumularse (dust, water)
We need to prevent water collecting on the flat roof.Hay que impedir que se acumule agua sobre el techo plano.
b. hacer una colecta
I'm collecting to buy a going-away present for Andy.Estoy haciendo una colecta para comprar un regalo de despedida para Andy.
a. recobrar la compostura
Once she had collected herself, I made her tell me what had happened.Una vez que había recobrado la compostura, le hice contarme lo que había pasado.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. a cobro revertido
The operator asked me if I would accept a collect call.El operador me preguntó si aceptaba una llamada a cobro revertido.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. a cobro revertido
I had to call my mom collect because I ran out of money.Tuve que llamar a mi mamá a cobro revertido porque me quedé sin dinero.
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