Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pego

verb

/ˈpeɡu/

Definition

Pego is a Portuguese word that translates to ‘I catch’ or ‘I grasp’ in English, used primarily in the context of seizing or taking hold of something.

Examples

Ele pego a bola durante o jogo. (He caught the ball during the game.)
Eu pego sempre o ônibus às oito. (I always catch the bus at eight.)
Você precisa pegar a ideia principal do texto. (You need to grasp the main idea of the text.)

Meaning

The term ‘pego’ can refer to the act of catching, gripping, or taking possession. It is often used in everyday situations to describe physically seizing something or metaphorically in contexts such as understanding a concept.