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    Pegado (en. Glued)

    /peɡaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is united or adhered to another thing.
    The paper is glued to the wall.
    El papel está pegado a la pared.
    That shows a lot of intensity or devotion.
    He is glued to the topic; he can't stop talking about it.
    Está pegado al tema, no puede dejar de hablar de eso.
    Refers to someone who does not detach from someone else.
    My brother is very attached to his girlfriend.
    Mi hermano es muy pegado a su novia.

    Etymology

    From the verb "pegar," which comes from the Latin 'pāgāre.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be glued
    Being very focused on something or someone.
    estar pegado
    to have stuck
    Suffering from the influence or pressure of something or someone.
    tener pegado
    to be stuck to someone
    Not separating from a person, being very dependent on them.
    estar pegado a alguien

    Related Words

    to stick
    To unite or adhere one object to another.
    pegar
    stickiness
    Property of what sticks or adheres.
    pegajosidad
    adhesive
    Having the property of sticking.
    adherente

    Slang Meanings

    To be very focused or obsessed with something.
    He is focused on his studies; he doesn't leave the house.
    Anda pegado con sus estudios, no sale de casa.
    To be very close to or dependent on someone.
    That guy is very attached to his mom.
    Ese chico está muy pegado a su mamá.
    A word that describes a very social or energetic person.
    My friend is very clingy; he won't stop talking.
    Mi amigo es pegado, no para de hablar.