Pegando (en. Sticking)

/peˈɡando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of repeatedly hitting something.
I was hitting the door so that it would close.
Estaba pegando la puerta para que se cierre.
To adhere or join one object to another.
By sticking the two papers together, I managed to make a single sheet.
Pegando los dos papeles logré hacer una sola hoja.
To increase or accelerate something.
The rhythm of the music was hitting very hard.
El ritmo de la música estaba pegando muy fuerte.

Etymology

From the verb pegar, which comes from the Latin 'pāgāre', meaning to unite.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hitting hard
Referring to something that has a big impact.
pegando fuerte
there's no one who can match me
Expression used to indicate that no one can match your level.
no hay quien me pegue

Related Words

to stick
To join or adhere something to another thing.
pegar
to impact
To produce a strong effect on something or someone.
impactar
to hit
To strike something.
golpear

Slang Meanings

To be in an intense and passionate relationship.
They are really hitting it off lately.
Ellos están pegando mucho últimamente.
To be popular or trending.
That song is hitting all the radios.
Esa canción está pegando en todas las radios.