Casualverb
beccarsi
to meet up, to catch, to get (something bad)
Literal Translation
"to peck each other"
Formal Equivalent
incontrarsi, prendere, buscarsi
Examples in Context
"Ci becchiamo domani al bar?"
"Shall we meet up tomorrow at the bar?"
"Mi sono beccato un raffreddore tremendo."
"I caught a terrible cold."
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Cultural Note
Very common among friends for making plans. 'Ci becchiamo' (we'll catch each other) is a casual way to say 'see you later.' Also used for catching illnesses or getting fines — 'mi sono beccato una multa' (I got a fine).
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