to catch, to grab, to take
1. to take hold of something with hands
Grab the ball before it falls.
Pega a bola antes dela cair.
2. to catch or capture
The police caught the thief.
A polícia pegou o ladrão.
3. to contract or get an illness
I caught a cold last week.
Peguei um resfriado na semana passada.
4. to board or get on (transportation)
I'll catch the 7 AM train.
Vou pegar o trem das 7 da manhã.
5. to start or ignite
The fire caught quickly.
O fogo pegou rapidamente.
6. to hit or strike
The ball caught him in the face.
A bola pegou ele no rosto.
NYC Slang
grab, catch, cop, snag
Related Idioms & Phrases
pegar fogo - to catch fire, to become popular
pegar emprestado - to borrow
pegar na mão - to catch red-handed
pegar uma carona - to hitchhike
pegar no pé - to tease or bug someone
pegar mal - to look bad or create a bad impression
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