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pega

[ˈpɛɡə]
noun/verbfemininepl: pegas
catch; trick; trap
1. The act of catching or seizing something
The catch was difficult.
A pega foi difícil.
2. A trick or deception
That's a trick question.
Essa é uma pega.
3. Third person singular present indicative of 'pegar' (to catch, to grab)
She catches the ball.
Ela pega a bola.
4. A jay (bird of the Corvidae family)
The jay is a colorful bird.
A pega é um pássaro colorido.
Synonyms
capturatruqueembusteardil
Antonyms
solturalibertação

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pega
Common usage for catch or trick
Portugal
pega
Primarily refers to the jay bird; less common for 'trick'
Portugal
apanço
Alternative for catch in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

pega na mentira - caught in a lie
de pega - tricky, deceitful
uma pega maldita - a nasty trick
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