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sticky in Spanish

sticky in Spanish is pegajoso, adherente, adherible — sticky means coated with a substance that clings to things it touches; tending to stick.

sticky in Spanish

pegajoso
adj
Tending to stick; able to adhere via the drying of a viscous substance.
adherente
adj
Tending to stick; able to adhere via the drying of a viscous substance.
adherible
adj
Tending to stick; able to adhere via the drying of a viscous substance.
escabroso
adj
Tending to stick; able to adhere via the drying of a viscous substance.
peliagudo
adj
Tending to stick; able to adhere via the drying of a viscous substance.
escabroso
adj
(finance) Tending to stay the same; resistant to change.
peliagudo
adj
(finance) Tending to stay the same; resistant to change.
bochornoso
adj
(Internet, of threads on a bulletin board) Fixed at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.
predeterminado
adj
(Internet, of threads on a bulletin board) Fixed at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.
pegajoso
adj
(Internet, of a website) Compelling enough to keep visitors from leaving.
escabroso
adj
(Internet, of a website) Compelling enough to keep visitors from leaving.
exitoso
adj
(Internet, of a website) Compelling enough to keep visitors from leaving.
peliagudo
adj
(Internet, of a website) Compelling enough to keep visitors from leaving.
popular
adj
(Internet, of a website) Compelling enough to keep visitors from leaving.

What does "sticky" mean?

  1. adjective Coated with a substance that clings to things it touches; tending to stick.
    "His hands were sticky from the melted candy."
  2. adjective Difficult or awkward to deal with.
    "We got into a sticky situation with the contract wording."
  3. adjective Hot and humid, causing sweaty discomfort.
    "It was a sticky August afternoon."
  4. noun A small note with an adhesive strip, used for quick reminders; a Post-it note.
    "She left a sticky on his monitor with the meeting time."
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sticky in a sentence

  • His hands were sticky from the melted candy.
  • The table was left sticky after the party.
  • We got into a sticky situation with the contract wording.
  • It was a sticky moment when two guests argued over the seating plan.

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What is "sticky" in Spanish?
"sticky" in Spanish is pegajoso, adherente, adherible. sticky means: Coated with a substance that clings to things it touches; tending to stick.
How do you use "sticky" in a sentence?
Example: "His hands were sticky from the melted candy." In Spanish, "sticky" is pegajoso, adherente, adherible.
Are there other ways to say "sticky" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 9 translations listed for "sticky": pegajoso, adherente, adherible, escabroso, peliagudo, bochornoso.
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