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coleccionar

to collect

verb koh-lek-syoh-NAHR Rare

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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