Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pregado
adjective
/preˈɡadu/
Definition
The term ‘pregado’ is used in Portuguese to describe something that is nailed or fastened in place.
Examples
- O quadro estava pregado na parede. (The picture was nailed to the wall.)
- Ele sentia-se pregado à sua rotina. (He felt stuck in his routine.)
Meaning
In a broader sense, it can refer to something that is firmly secured or attached, often used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
Synonyms
- fixado
- atado
- apertado