Verbo (verb)
/koleˈxiɾ/
The Spanish verb "colegir" primarily means to infer or deduce conclusions from premises or information. It is often used in contexts involving thought processes, logical reasoning, or drawing conclusions based on evidence.
In terms of frequency, "colegir" is more commonly found in written contexts such as academic texts, articles, or formal writing rather than in casual spoken conversation.
It’s easy to infer that if you study, you will pass the exam.
Al analizar los datos, podemos colegir que hay una tendencia creciente.
By analyzing the data, we can deduce that there is a growing trend.
A veces, las personas pueden colegir mal las intenciones de los demás.
"Colegir" is not as frequently used in idiomatic expressions compared to other verbs. However, it can still appear in several contexts that involve reasoning or drawing conclusions.
To infer identically. (Refers to drawing the same conclusion as someone else based on similar logic.)
Coleccionar ideas.
To collect ideas. (Refers to gathering various thoughts or concepts, often implying reasoning through them.)
Es posible colegir de la situación.
It is possible to infer from the situation. (Indicates drawing a conclusion based on current circumstances.)
No hay que colegir demasiado.
The word "colegir" originates from Latin "colegere," where "co-" means "together" and "legere" means "to gather" or "to read." This roots reflect the dual meaning of collecting information and deriving conclusions.