coger el tren

catch the train

The Spanish phrase 'coger el tren' translates to 'catch the train' in English. It means to go and get on a train for a journey. This can also be used metaphorically, just like in English, to mean catching an opportunity or hopping onto a trend. In Spain, 'coger' is a commonly used verb for 'to take' or 'to grab', however, it may have inappropriate connotations in some Latin American countries.

transportation

Example sentences using: coger el tren

Voy a coger el tren hacia Sevilla el domingo.

I'm going to catch the train to Seville on Sunday.

This sentence is an example of expressing intention for future actions. It informs about the speaker's plan to take a train to Seville on Sunday.

Si no te das prisa, no vas a coger el tren a tiempo.

If you don't hurry up, you won't catch the train on time.

This sentence is an example of a conditional statement which expresses a possible outcome (not catching the train on time) if a certain condition (not hurrying up) is not met.

Prefiero coger el tren en lugar de conducir.

I prefer to catch the train instead of driving.

This sentence is an example of expressing preference for one action (catching the train) over another (driving).