pegamento
everyday, Mexico
Glue in Mexican Spanish is pegamento. Many Mexicans also say Resistol, a brand name used for any glue. It is also called Cola.
Meaning: sticky substance for joining things (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| pegamento | everyday, Mexico |
| Resistol | brand used as a generic word |
| Cola | school glue |
The verb is pegar, as in Pega esto con pegamento. Stick glue for school is barra de pegamento.
Which one should you use?
In Spain cola is common for white glue. In Mexico pegamento and Resistol are heard more often.
How do you pronounce it?
Say peh-gah-MEN-to. The stress falls on men.
Did you know?
- Resistol started as a brand, but in Mexico its name became a common word for glue, much like "Kleenex" for tissues in English.
Examples in context
- Necesito pegamento para el proyecto.I need glue for the project.
- Pásame el Resistol.Pass me the glue.
- Ya se secó el pegamento.The glue has already dried.
Example conversation
Student Irene and her mom Teresa prepare a craft project in Puebla.
- IreneMamá, no encuentro el pegamento.Mom, I cannot find the glue.
- TeresaMira en la mochila, junto a las tijeras.Look in the backpack, next to the scissors.
- IreneYa lo vi. Gracias.I see it. Thanks.
