la pegatina
sticker
Definition & meaning
A pegatina is an adhesive label or sticker designed to be attached to a surface.
It has two primary common uses:
- Decorative or promotional: A small piece of paper or plastic with an adhesive backing, usually featuring a design, logo, or message, intended to be stuck onto items like notebooks, laptops, or cars.
- Identification or administrative: A label used to indicate information, such as a vehicle inspection sticker, a price tag, or an identification label on equipment.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a feminine noun.
It is derived from the verb pegar , which means "to stick" or "to glue," combined with the suffix -ina, which often denotes small objects or specific items. Etymologically, it refers literally to "something that sticks."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Adhesivo : A more technical or general term for an adhesive item.
- Calcomanía : Often refers specifically to a decal or a sticker that is transferred to a surface (like a water-slide decal).
- Etiqueta : A broader term for a label, which may or may not be adhesive.
Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for this word, as it describes a specific physical object. However, in a functional sense, one could contrast it with a despegable (something meant to be detached) or a rótulo (a sign, which is usually larger and structurally different).
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Examples
Necesito una pegatina para decorar mi libro.noun
I need a sticker to decorate my book.
Puse dos pegatinas en mi cuaderno esta mañana.noun
I put two stickers on my notebook this morning.
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