tá pegando

is going on

→ estar

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is going on Informal contraction of “está pegando.” In questions, it often means “what’s going on?” It can also mean “isn’t working” or “is taking/using up,” depending on context.

PO: O que tá pegando com esse computador?

EN: What’s going on with this computer?

O que tá pegando?

What's up?

— Caminhos do Crime (2026)

Tá pegando todo mundo?

Is everyone getting it?

— Ainda Estou Aqui (2024)

Não tá pegando!

It's not working!

— Máquina de Guerra (2026)

O que tá pegando aí, compadre?

What's going on over there, buddy?

— Tropa de Elite (2007)

Tá pegando todo o dinheiro dele.

He's taking all his money.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

O que tá pegando aí?

What's going on over there?

— Tropa de Elite (2007)