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pegar

take · grab

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take · grab

Take hold of something or pick it up.

pegar
  • take
  • grab
  • pick up
  • catch

    Pegar is a broad everyday choice. Agarrar emphasizes a firm grip; catch a train is pegar um trem, a different use.

Pegue uma cadeira e sente aqui.

Take a chair and sit here.

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Usage

Pegar is very common and also occurs with transport, illnesses and understanding; those senses are deferred.

Conjugation

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