No. 5,507 in Spanish
pega
"Job," "glue," or "problem," depending on context.
In a sentence
Esta pega no se despega fácilmente.
This glue doesn't come off easily.
Here, 'pega' refers to glue or adhesive.
Tengo mucha pega en la oficina esta semana.
I have a lot of work in the office this week.
In this sentence, 'pega' means work or job, typically used colloquially in some Spanish-speaking regions.
¡Qué pega le diste al balón, casi rompes la ventana!
What a hit you gave to the ball, you almost broke the window!
Here, 'pega' refers to a hit or strike, emphasizing an action.
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