catch a cold
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catch a cold(
kehch
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kold
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (general)
a. resfriarse
My brother was sick, and I'm so glad I didn't catch a cold too.Mi hermano estuvo enfermo, y me alegro que no me resfrié también.
b. coger un resfriado (Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
Max is taking a lot of vitamins. He doesn't want to catch a cold.Max está tomando muchas vitaminas. No quiere coger un resfriado.
c. pillar un resfriado (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Don't get too close to me! I don't want you to catch a cold.¡No te acerques demasiado! No quiero que pilles un resfriado.
d. pescar un resfriado
Margo's kids are so bundled up. She doesn't want them to catch a cold.¡Los niñitos de Margo están tan abrigados! No quiere que pesquen un resfriado.
e. agarrarse un resfriado
I always catch a cold in the winter.Siempre agarro un resfriado en el invierno.
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