This is the 11609th most frequent Portuguese word.
pega
"Catch" or "grasp"; can also mean "fight" or "trick" depending on context.
Here, 'pega' is used in the sense of 'to take' or 'to grab', referring to physical action.
Ela pega o livro da estante.
She takes the book from the shelf.
In this example, 'pega-pega' refers to 'tag', a children's game, showcasing a noun form.
O jogo de pega-pega é divertido.
The game of tag is fun.
Here, 'pega' means 'to catch', illustrating habitual action in physical or metaphorical catching.