How to Say "clingy" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “clingy” is “pegajoso” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2informal
a person who is overly affectionate or needy
Examples
Mi gato es muy pegajoso, siempre quiere estar en mi regazo.
My cat is very clingy, he always wants to be in my lap.
No seas tan pegajoso con ella, dale su espacio.
Don't be so clingy with her, give her some space.
Eran una pareja muy pegajosa en la fiesta.
They were a very lovey-dovey couple at the party.
Social Context
When used for people, it usually implies they are physically staying too close to you or demanding too much attention.
Negativity
Mistake: “Using it for someone who is just being nice.”
Correction: Be careful; calling someone 'pegajoso' can sound like a complaint that they are bothering you.
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