Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pega

Noun/Verb
[‘peɡɐ]
Definition
A term used in Portuguese that can refer to several instances of capturing or taking hold of something.
Examples
  • Peça para pegar o livro. (Ask to take the book.)
  • A pega do animal foi rápida. (The animal’s catch was quick.)
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘pega’ can represent the act of grasping or seizing, often used in various contexts, such as ‘pegar’ (to take or catch) in verbs.
Synonyms
  • captura
  • agarrar
  • tomar