Apegado (en. Attached)

/apeɣado/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is very united or linked to someone or something.
He is a child very attached to his mother.
Es un niño muy apegado a su madre.
That feels a strong emotional bond with something or someone.
He has always been attached to his family traditions.
Siempre ha sido apegado a sus tradiciones familiares.
Refers to something that follows or physically adheres.
The paper is stuck to the surface of the table.
El papel está apegado a la superficie de la mesa.

Etymology

From the verb apegar, which comes from the Latin 'applicare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

attached to the rules
Rigorously complies with the established rules.
apegado a las normas
emotionally attached
Has an intense emotional connection with another person.
apegado emocionalmente
to be attached to the land
To feel a strong bond with the place of origin.
estar apegado a la tierra

Related Words

attachment
Feeling of union or affection towards something or someone.
apego
adhesion
Action of adhering or joining to something.
adhesión
bond
Relationship or connection between two or more things.
vínculo

Slang Meanings

A guy very attached to his girlfriend.
That guy is super attached; he doesn't leave her for a second.
Ese chavo es súper apegado; no se despega de ella ni un segundo.
A person who clings to their customs.
He is quite attached; he finds it hard to change his routine.
Es bastante apegado; le cuesta cambiar su rutina.