This is the 1563rd most frequent Portuguese word.
pegou
"Took," "caught," or "grabbed," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'pegou' is used to mean 'caught,' indicating that she boarded or took the bus at an early time.
Ela pegou o ônibus muito cedo hoje.
She caught the bus very early today.
Here, 'pegou' implies the act of taking or borrowing, showing a transaction or acquiring something temporarily.
Ele pegou o caderno emprestado de seu amigo.
He borrowed his friend's notebook.
In this context, 'pegou' is used to mean 'caught' in terms of becoming ill with a cold, demonstrating a figurative capture of sickness.