recoger basura

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. to pick up trash
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
¿Quién me ayuda a recoger basura? Este lugar está muy sucio.Who can help me pick up trash? This place is really dirty.
b. to pick up garbage
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Pasamos la mañana recogiendo basura del parque.We spent the morning picking up garbage from the park.
c. to pick up rubbish
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Si no te gusta recoger basura, entonces no la tires al piso.If you don't like to pick up rubbish, then don't throw it on the ground.
d. to pick up litter
Recogimos toda la basura que quedó tras el concierto.We picked up all the litter that was left after the concert.
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