ligar con
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
1. (to kiss or pet)
a. to make out with
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Parece que Fernando ligó con una chica muy guapa.Apparently, Fernando made out with a really hot chick.
2. (to have sexual intercourse with)
a. to hook up with
¿Puedes creer que Mauro ligó con mi mejor amiga?Can you believe that Mauro hooked up with my best friend?
3. (to seduce)
a. to pick up
Adriana ligó con un tipo en una aplicación de citas, y él resultó ser un bicho raro.Adriana picked up some guy on a dating app, and he turned out to be a complete freak.
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