Usage Examples
[Present Indicative] Cojo el autobús todas las mañanas. → I catch the bus every morning.
[Present Perfect] Él ya ha cogido las llaves de la mesa. → He has already taken the keys from the table.
[Imperfect Indicative] Ella cogía flores en el campo de pequeña. → She used to pick flowers in the field when she was little.
[Pluperfect Indicative] Ya habíamos cogido sitio antes de que empezara el cine. → We had already taken a seat before the cinema started.
[Preterite] Cogí el resfriado por salir sin chaqueta. → I caught the cold by going out without a jacket.
[Preterite Anterior] Apenas hubo cogido el teléfono, colgó. → As soon as he had picked up the phone, he hung up.
[Future] Cogeré un taxi si llego tarde. → I will take a taxi if I am late.
[Future Perfect] Para cuando vuelvas, ya habré cogido todas mis cosas. → By the time you return, I will have already taken all my things.
[Conditional] Cogería ese abrigo si no fuera tan caro. → I would take that coat if it weren't so expensive.
[Conditional Perfect] Habrías cogido el tren si te hubieras dado prisa. → You would have caught the train if you had hurried.