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    Pegados (en. Glued)

    /peˈɣaðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is in close physical contact with something.
    The two papers are glued to each other.
    Los dos papeles están pegados entre sí.
    That cannot be easily separated.
    The children were glued to the television screen.
    Los niños estaban pegados a la pantalla del televisor.
    In an informal context, it refers to people who do not separate or who are very emotionally close.
    They are such close friends that they always do everything together.
    Son amigos tan pegados que siempre hacen todo juntos.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'pegar', which comes from the Latin 'pīcāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be glued to someone
    To remain very close or in constant company of a person.
    estar pegado a alguien
    to be pressed against the wall
    To be in an uncomfortable or secluded situation.
    estar pegado a la pared
    to have one's eyes glued
    To be very attentive or concentrated on something.
    tener pegados los ojos

    Related Words

    to stick
    To unite two or more things forcefully.
    pegar
    glue
    Adhesive used to join objects.
    pega
    sticky
    That has the quality of sticking or adhering.
    pegajoso

    Slang Meanings

    To be very involved in something, like a series or a game.
    I am glued to this series, I can't stop watching it.
    Estoy pegado a esta serie, no puedo dejar de mirarla.
    To refer to someone who does not leave another's side.
    That guy is very glued to his girlfriend.
    Ese chico está muy pegado a su novia.