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apegar

to become attached

verb ah-peh-GAHR Rare

Usage Note

Apegar is almost exclusively used in the reflexive form apegarse a — meaning to become attached or devoted to something or someone (se apegó mucho a su abuela). Using it non-reflexively is rare. The related noun apego (attachment) is very common in psychology and parenting discussions.

Examples

"Se apegó mucho a su perro."

Natural Translation

He became very attached to his dog.

Literal Translation

Himself attached-to much to his dog.

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