Spanish word

pegamento

Pronunciation

IPA/peɣaˈmento/

Meaning

  • masculine nounglue

Example

Voy a comprar pegamento para arreglar un juguete.

I'm going to buy glue to fix a toy.

Illustration for pegamento (glue)

More examples

¿Tienes pegamento en tubo para pegar la cerámica?

Do you have glue in a tube to glue the ceramic?

Core concept

A substance, liquid or solid, for joining surfaces together.

Common phrases

  • pegamento en tubo

    glue in a tube

  • pegamento fuerte

    strong glue

  • quitar pegamento

    remove glue

Similar words

cola: White school glue commonly used at home and in class for paper and light woodwork.
adhesivo: Adhesive formulated to create a strong, durable bond across different materials.
cinta adhesiva: Pressure-sensitive tape with sticky backing used to stick or temporarily fix items to surfaces.
silicona: Flexible, water-resistant sealant and adhesive used to fill gaps and bond joints.

Definition in Spanish

Producto, líquido o sólido, empleado para pegar o fijar superficies entre sí.

Word origin

From Spanish pegar 'to stick' plus the suffix -mento (from Latin -mentum), forming a noun for the material that sticks.

Usage tips

  • Consumer packaging often labels school glue as cola blanca, glue sticks as pegamento en barra, industrial products as adhesivo, and superglue as cianoacrilato.

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