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apego

attachment

noun ah-PEH-goh Rare

Also means

fondness

Usage Note

Apego denotes an emotional bond or strong attachment to a person, place, or thing (apego a la familia, apego al pasado). In psychology it corresponds directly to the English term 'attachment' (teoría del apego = attachment theory). The related verb is apegarse a (to become attached to). It is not to be confused with pegamento (glue).

Examples

"Siente un gran apego por su tierra natal."

Natural Translation

She feels a great attachment to her homeland.

Literal Translation

She-feels a great attachment for her native land.

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