/dar el PEH-go/
To pass as something you're not, fool people visually or create a convincing illusion. In Spain dar el pego is looking the part well enough that nobody questions it.
Example
"In that suit he could easily pass as a lawyer."
"The fake painting could fool anyone — it totally passes."
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/dar el PEH-go/
To pass as something you're not, fool people visually or create a convincing illusion. In Spain dar el pego is looking the part well enough that nobody questions it.
Example
"In that suit he could easily pass as a lawyer."
"The fake painting could fool anyone — it totally passes."
Regional synonyms:
Cotizar
Ser atractivo, deseado o tener mucha demanda entre las personas. En México y Chile 'cotizar' es estar en la mira de todos por tu atractivo o popularidad.