Pegarle (en. Hit)

/peɣaɾle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To administer a blow to someone or something.

He decided to hit the ball with all his strength.

Decidió pegarle a la pelota con toda su fuerza.

To attract or fix something to another thing.

I am going to stick the photo on the wall.

Voy a pegarle la foto en la pared.

To have intense or close contact with something or someone.

He likes to follow the new trends closely.

Le gusta pegarle a las nuevas tendencias.

From Latin 'păgare', which means to hit.

to hit an eye

To glance quickly or pay attention to something.

pegarle un ojo

to hit hard

To attack or hit with great intensity.

pegarle fuerte

to hit someone

To have a close relationship or contact with someone.

pegarle a alguien

blow

Action of gluing or delivering an impact.

golpe

adhesive

Substance used to stick or join.

adhesivo

impact

Effect caused by the violent contact of one body with another.

impacto

To deliver a forceful blow.

When he gets angry, he doesn't hesitate to hit whatever he has on hand.

Cuando se enoja, no duda en pegarle a lo que tenga a mano.

To attack verbally or criticize.

In the debate, they hit hard on his argument.

En el debate, le pegaron duro a su argumento.