Spanish Conversation · Level 101
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Spanish word
pegar
Pronunciation
IPA/peˈɣaɾ/
Meaning
- verbstick
Example
Por favor, pega la etiqueta en la caja.
Please stick the label on the box.
More examples
Ayer pegué un cartel en la oficina.
Yesterday I stuck up a poster in the office.
Core concept
A patch of adhesive making two materials cling together.
Common phrases
pegar con cinta adhesiva
stick with adhesive tape
pegar en la pared
stick on the wall
pegar un cartel
stick up a poster
Similar words
poner: Places an object somewhere by hand or with a simple tool.
colocar: Positions an object neatly in its designated spot with proper alignment.
fijar: Secures an object firmly so it cannot move, often using tape, glue, or fasteners.
sujetar: Holds or clamps an object with hands or tools to keep it supported or immobile.
Definition in Spanish
Unir o fijar una cosa sobre otra para que quede pegada; en uso coloquial también acostumbra a usarse para golpear o para indicar contagio.
Word origin
Originating in medieval Latin in a sense of giving a blow, the word in Spanish developed the adhesive meaning and also colloquial senses for striking and for contracting disease.
Usage tips
- Related words pegamento (glue) and pegajoso (sticky) signal the adhesive sense, which helps distinguish it from the 'hit' or 'catch' meanings.