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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