Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Attached in Spanish: Adjunto, Pegado, and Apegado
Adjunto · adjective · ahd-HOON-toh
The English word 'attached' has different translations depending on context: 'adjunto' for email attachments and appended documents, 'pegado' for things physically stuck or fastened together, and 'apegado' for emotional attachment to people or things.
Adjunto is pronounced ahd-HOON-toh. Pegado is peh-GAH-doh. Apegado is ah-peh-GAH-doh. All three follow standard Spanish stress patterns.
El documento adjunto contiene toda la información necesaria.
The attached document contains all the necessary information.
Attached in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for attached, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| adjunto | attached | ahd-HOON-toh | Default, widely understood |
| pegado | attached | physically attached/stuck | |
| apegado | attached | emotionally attached |
How Native Speakers Use Adjunto
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Email context
Por favor revise el archivo adjunto antes de la reunión.
Please review the attached file before the meeting.
Adjunto is the standard term for email attachments in professional Spanish.
Physical attachment
El imán está pegado a la puerta del refrigerador.
The magnet is attached to the refrigerator door.
Pegado describes something physically stuck or affixed to a surface.
Emotional connection
Mi hijo está muy apegado a su manta desde que era bebé.
My son is very attached to his blanket since he was a baby.
Apegado expresses emotional or sentimental attachment to someone or something.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Adjunto
Using adjunto for physical attachment
Incorrect: El cartel está adjunto a la pared.
Correct: El cartel está pegado a la pared.
'Adjunto' is for documents and files attached in correspondence. For physical objects stuck to surfaces, use 'pegado' (glued/attached) or 'fijado' (fixed/fastened).
Using pegado for emails
Incorrect: Te envío el documento pegado.
Correct: Te envío el documento adjunto.
'Pegado' implies physically glued or stuck. For files sent with emails, the correct term is 'adjunto', which specifically means appended or enclosed with correspondence.
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Common Questions About Attached in Spanish
- How do you say 'please find attached' in a Spanish email?
- Common professional formulas include 'adjunto encontrará' (formal), 'le adjunto' (I attach for you), or 'envío adjunto el documento' (I'm sending the document attached)—all are standard openings in business email correspondence.
- What's the verb form of 'to attach'?
- The verb 'to attach' translates to 'adjuntar' (for documents/files), 'pegar' (to stick/glue physically), or 'sujetar' (to fasten/secure), and the choice depends entirely on the type of attachment being described.
- How do I say 'emotionally attached' in Spanish?
- Emotional attachment is expressed with 'apegado/a a' (attached to) or 'encariñado/a con' (grown fond of), with 'apegado' suggesting deeper dependence and 'encariñado' suggesting affection that developed over time.