pegajoso — meaning in English

English meaning

• pasty adj Unhealthily pale in complexion.
• sticky adjective Coated with a substance that clings to things it touches; tending to stick.
• tacky adj Cheap-looking, gaudy, or in poor taste.

Senses

pegajoso is used for these senses in English:

• gluey Viscous and adhesive, as glue.
• pasty Like paste, sticky.
• sticky Tending to stick; able to adhere via the drying of a viscous substance.
• tacky Of a substance, slightly sticky.

pasty — full definition

1. adj Unhealthily pale in complexion.
2. noun A baked pastry case filled with seasoned meat and vegetables, folded into a semicircle.

sticky — full definition

1. adjective Coated with a substance that clings to things it touches; tending to stick.
2. adjective Difficult or awkward to deal with.
3. adjective Hot and humid, causing sweaty discomfort.
4. noun A small note with an adhesive strip, used for quick reminders; a Post-it note.

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