This is the 11611th most frequent Portuguese word.
pegando
"Pegando" means "grabbing," "catching," or "picking up," depending on context.
Here, 'pegando' means 'taking' and is used to describe the act of boarding or catching the bus.
Estou pegando o ônibus agora.
I am taking the bus now.
In this context, 'pegando' represents 'picking up' or collecting items from a surface.
Ele está pegando os brinquedos do chão.
He is picking up the toys from the floor.
The usage of 'pegando' here signifies acquiring or catching an illness, specifically a cold.