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How to Say "caught on" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcaught onis pegóB2 level.

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pegó

Verb (Preterite Tense)B2informal
Became popular or fashionable
Three identical cartoon figures smiling and wearing the same brightly colored propeller beanie hats, signifying popularity.

Examples

Su nueva película pegó mucho en taquilla.

His new movie was a big hit at the box office.

Esa canción electrónica no pegó en la radio.

That electronic song didn't catch on on the radio.

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