Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pegado
Adjective
/peˈɡadu/
Definition
A Portuguese word that can mean ‘stuck’ or ‘caught’, often used to describe something that is adhered or unable to be easily separated.
Examples
- O papel estava pegado na parede. (The paper was stuck to the wall.)
- Ele ficou pegado na rotina diária. (He got caught in the daily routine.)
Meaning
In context, ‘pegado’ can refer to objects that are physically attached or to situations where something is caught up, often used informally to describe being caught in a situation.
Synonyms
- colado (glued)
- atrapalhado (entangled)
- presas (caught)