Spanish Phrase
¿Puedes recoger a mis hijos?
Meaning
This phrase is a direct request asking someone to collect your children from a location like school or a friend's house. It utilizes the verb 'recoger', which is the standard term for fetching people or things.
When to use
Use this phrase when coordinating childcare logistics with a partner, family member, or close friend. It is most common in daily routines involving school, sports, or social events.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Puedesrecogeramishijos?
Poder (Puedes)
The verb 'poder' is conjugated in the 'tú' form to ask about ability or to make a request.
Personal 'A'
In Spanish, the preposition 'a' is required before a direct object that refers to a specific person or people.
Recoger
This is the infinitive form of the verb meaning 'to pick up' or 'to collect'.
🗨In Conversation
Tengo una reunión tarde. ¿Puedes recoger a mis hijos?
I have a late meeting. Can you pick up my children?
Claro, yo paso por ellos a la escuela.
Sure, I will stop by the school for them.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Puedes recoger mis hijos?
You must use the personal 'a' when the direct object is a person.
¿Puedes levantar a mis hijos?
'Levantar' means to physically lift someone up; 'recoger' is used for fetching or picking someone up from a place.
↔Alternatives
¿Podrías recoger a los niños?
Could you pick up the kids?
¿Vas por mis hijos?
Are you going for my children?
Cultural Tip
In Spanish-speaking cultures, it is very common for extended family or 'comadres/compadres' to help with picking up children. While 'hijos' is specific to your offspring, many parents use 'los niños' interchangeably in casual conversation.