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“catchy” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/peɣaˈðiθo/

Example

Esa melodía es pegadiza.

That melody is catchy.

Illustration for pegadizo (catchy)

How to say “catchy” in Spanish

“Catchy” in Spanish is pegadizo.

A short earworm melody or slogan that sticks in the mind.

Full entry for pegadizo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pegadizo

No puedo dejar de tararear esa canción porque es pegadiza.

I can't stop humming that song because it's catchy.

Tips for using pegadizo

  • Pegadizo contrasts with pegajoso, which normally describes physical stickiness or something annoyingly clingy, making pegadizo the word for memorable tunes and lines.

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