pegado

pegado

"Pegado" means "stuck" or "attached" in English.

Here, 'pegado' is used to describe something sticky or adhering, likely from contact with some substance.

Ela encontrou o livro jogado no chão e disse que estava muito pegado.

She found the book tossed on the floor and said it was very sticky.

In this case, 'pegado' conveys the idea of attachment or clinging, often in a metaphorical sense like dependency.

O menino ficou pegado à mãe durante toda a tarde.

The boy clung to his mother all afternoon.

Here, 'pegado' signifies adherence or alignment with a specific standard, highlighting conformity or matching characteristics.

O relatório estava tão bem feito que parecia pegado ao padrão profissional.

The report was so well done that it seemed stuck to the professional standard.