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clingy in Spanish

clingy in Spanish is pegajoso, celoso, empalagoso — clingy means overly dependent on or attached to another person, especially a partner.

clingy in Spanish

pegajoso
adj
Having a tendency to cling.
pegajoso
adj
(informal, usually, derogatory) Pathetically attached to, or possessive of someone, usually a significant other.
celoso
adj
(informal, usually, derogatory) Pathetically attached to, or possessive of someone, usually a significant other.
empalagoso
adj
(informal, usually, derogatory) Pathetically attached to, or possessive of someone, usually a significant other.
encimoso
adj
(informal, usually, derogatory) Pathetically attached to, or possessive of someone, usually a significant other.
faldero
adj
(informal, usually, derogatory) Pathetically attached to, or possessive of someone, usually a significant other.
lapa
adj
(informal, usually, derogatory) Pathetically attached to, or possessive of someone, usually a significant other.

What does "clingy" mean?

  1. adj Overly dependent on or attached to another person, especially a partner.
    "He came across as clingy, texting her every hour."
  2. adj Tending to stick to a surface.
    "This fabric is a bit clingy in humid weather."

clingy in a sentence

  • He came across as clingy, texting her every hour.
  • This fabric is a bit clingy in humid weather.

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "clingy" in Spanish?

"clingy" in Spanish is pegajoso, celoso, empalagoso. clingy means: Overly dependent on or attached to another person, especially a partner.

How do you use "clingy" in a sentence?

Example: "He came across as clingy, texting her every hour." In Spanish, "clingy" is pegajoso, celoso, empalagoso.

Are there other ways to say "clingy" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "clingy": pegajoso, celoso, empalagoso, encimoso, faldero, lapa.

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