Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pegar
verb
/peɡaɾ/
Definition
to catch or to take hold of something; to grab.
Examples
- Eu vou pegar o ônibus às 8 horas. (I am going to catch the bus at 8 o’clock.)
- Você pode pegar o livro na mesa. (You can take the book on the table.)
- Ele sempre pega o desconto na loja. (He always takes the discount at the store.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘pegar’ means to take, grab, or catch something. It can refer to physically holding an object or metaphorically taking an opportunity.
Synonyms
- agarrar
- capturar
- apreender