Pega (en. Paste)

/ˈpeɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A substance used to join or adhere two or more objects.
The glue is essential for assembling the furniture.
La pega es esencial para armar el mueble.
Difficulty or problem in a process.
We had a snag with the project deliverables.
Tuvimos una pega con los entregables del proyecto.
verb
To adhere or unite something with glue.
I'm going to stick the poster to the wall.
Voy a pegar el cartel en la pared.

Etymology

From Latin 'pāga', which means 'payment' or 'salary', related to things that need to be joined.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Stick and go
Act quickly without worrying about the consequences.
Pega y marcha
To yell out
To call someone or notify urgently.
A pegar el grito
To catch the vibe
To understand or adapt to a situation.
Pegar la onda

Related Words

to stick
To unite or adhere something strongly.
pegar
strong adhesive
A difficult situation to resolve.
pega dura

Slang Meanings

To achieve something unexpectedly.
With that idea, the connection was instant.
Con esa idea, la pega fue instantánea.
A good opportunity that arises.
That sale was a lucky break I didn't expect.
Esa venta fue una pega que no esperaba.