Italian Word · Intermediate
cogliere
to seize / to grasp / to pick
Pronunciation: KO-ʎʎe-re
Meaning
To take hold of quickly and firmly; to take an opportunity; to pick fruit or flowers.
Example
Dobbiamo cogliere questa occasione al volo.
We must seize this opportunity immediately.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice cogliere out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Italian word.