Pegaré (en. I will paste)
/peɡaˈɾe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Future of the verb to stick, which means to unite or adhere one thing to another.
Tomorrow I will stick the posters on the wall.
Mañana pegaré los carteles en la pared.
It can be used in the context of impacting someone physically.
If you don't behave, I will hit if necessary.
Si no te comportas, pegaré si es necesario.
Used in the sense of achieving success or acceptance.
If I release this song, it will hit the radio.
Si lanzo esta canción, pegaré en la radio.
Etymology
From Latin 'pīgāre', which means 'to join' or 'to unite'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to shout out
To shout loudly.
pegar un grito
to catch by surprise
To attack or surprise someone without warning.
pegar por sorpresa
to hit someone
To physically hit a person.
pegarle a alguien
Related Words
to stick
To vibrate or hit something for it to stick or unite.
pegar
to push
To move or force someone or something forward or in a direction.
empujar
to hit
To impact or hit someone or something.
golpear
Slang Meanings
To succeed in something.
That movie is going to hit hard at the box office.
Esa película va a pegar fuerte en taquilla.
To click or resonate with someone.
That idea hit me, it's great.
Esa idea me pegó, es genial.