Hazia (en. Did)

/aˈθia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who acts in a disorganized or irresponsible manner.
That boy is a hazia; he always arrives late and doesn’t prepare for classes.
Ese chico es un hazia, siempre llega tarde y no se prepara para las clases.
Someone who does not take their responsibilities seriously.
My cousin is a hazia; he never worries about his work.
Mi primo es un hazia, nunca se preocupa por su trabajo.
An individual who does not follow a plan or order.
In the meeting, Juan behaved like a hazia, constantly changing the subject.
En la reunión, Juan se comportó como un hazia, cambiando de tema constantemente.

Etymology

From the verb 'hazer', which means to do in a disorganized manner.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a hazia
To act in a unserious or disorganized manner.
ser un hazia
to do something in a hazia way
To do something without planning or organization.
hacer algo a la hazia

Related Words

hazar
To perform an action carelessly or without thinking.
hazar
disorder
Lack of order or structure in an action or situation.
desorden

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone who is always late.
I’m not going out with him; he’s always a hazia and never arrives on time.
No voy a salir con él, siempre es un hazia y nunca llega a tiempo.
Someone who squanders opportunities.
That boy is a hazia; he could have gotten the job, but he never shows up for interviews.
Ese chico es un hazia, podría haber conseguido el trabajo, pero nunca se presenta a las entrevistas.