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pick up

pick up

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01

pick up

verb

Go to get someone or something and bring them back.

to pick up
  • buscar

    Portuguese pattern: buscar.

    I am going to pick up my daughter from school.

    Vou buscar minha filha na escola.

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pick up

verb

Lift or take hold of something.

to pick up
  • pegar

    Buscar means go and collect; pegar can mean lift, take or collect, depending on context.

    Pick up the paper from the floor.

    Pegue o papel do chão.

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