Usage examples of "pick off" in English with translation to Spanish

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You had better call off your plan. Mejor le hubieras dado un alto a tu plan.
The second the mailman comes, he rushes out to pick up his mail. Apenas llega el cartero, él sale corriendo a recoger su correo.
The plane took off just now. El avión acaba de despegar.
I went to pick you up, but you were already gone. Fui a por ti, pero tú ya te habías ido.
The company laid off five people. La compañía despidió a cinco personas.
Where will the bus pick us up? ¿Dónde nos recogerá el autobús?
I forgot to turn off the television before bed. Me olvidé de apagar la televisión antes de irme a la cama.
She asked me to pick her up at the station. Me pidió que la recogiera en la estación.
Police cordoned off the crime scene. La policía acordonó la escena del crimen.
I'm completely wet because of the heavy rain. Will you come and pick me up with your car? Estoy calado totalmente debido a la fuerte lluvia. ¿Vendrás y me recogerás con tu coche?
A tall man went off from there in a hurry. Un hombre alto se marchó de allí con prisa.
Tom asked me to pick Mary up at the airport. Tom me pidió que fuera a buscar a Mary al aeropuerto.
What are you doing on your night off? ¿Qué vas a hacer en tu noche libre?
I am to pick him up at five. Voy a buscarlo a las cinco.
Tom is taking a few days off. Tom se está tomando un par de días libres.
Pick out the shirt that you like best. Escoge la camisa que más te guste.
That guy is off his rocker! ¡El tío está como una cabra!
Don't forget to pick me up tomorrow morning. No te olvides de recogerme mañana por la mañana.
Tom nearly fell off his chair. Tom casi se cayó de su silla.
I'll pick up the photographs at six o'clock. Recogeré las fotografías a las seis en punto.
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