Usage Note
Coleccionar specifically means to build up a collection as a hobby: coleccionar sellos (to collect stamps). It is more specific than recoger or reunir, which just mean to gather things together. The noun is colección and the person who collects is a coleccionista. The verb is regular.
Examples
"Le encanta coleccionar monedas antiguas."
Natural Translation
He loves collecting old coins.

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