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How do you say "to stick" in Mexican Spanish?
pegar
In Mexican Spanish, "to stick" is pegar.
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Pronunciation
peh-GAHR. Two syllables, stress the last.
Grammar notes
Regular -ar verb. Plural: pegan. Past: pegué, pegó. Note the accent on preterite yo form due to pronunciation rules.
Example sentence
Pego el papel en la pared con cinta adhesiva.
I stick the paper to the wall with tape.
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How to remember pegar
Pegar can mean 'to stick' or 'to hit'. Sticking something is like hitting it into place, making it stay.
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Questions about pegar
How do you say "to stick" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "to stick" is pegar. It is a noun.
How is pegar written in Mexican Spanish?
pegar is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is pegar used in a sentence?
Use pegar as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Pego el papel en la pared con cinta adhesiva. (I stick the paper to the wall with tape.).
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