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Translate files Holgazán (en. Idle)
/olɡaˈθan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A lazy individual who prefers leisure over labor.
That slacker never helps at home.
Ese holgazán nunca ayuda en casa.
A person who leads an easy life without effort.
He is a slacker who always escapes from responsibilities.
Es un holgazán que siempre se escapa de las responsabilidades.
Someone characterized by their lack of ambition and effort.
You can't be so lazy if you want to advance in your career.
No puedes ser tan holgazán si quieres avanzar en tu carrera.
Etymology
From Old Spanish holgar, which means to rest or relieve oneself from work.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be lazy
To act lazily, avoiding work.
holgazanear
to be a slacker
To define oneself as a lazy and unproductive person.
ser un holgazán
to live like a slacker
To lead a life without obligations or work.
vivir como un holgazán
not to be lazy
Never to stop working or striving in tasks.
no ser holgazán
Related Words
laziness
State of inactivity or lack of desire to work.
pereza
leisure
Free time dedicated to non-work activities.
ocio
laziness
Tendency to avoid work or effort.
laziness
Slang Meanings
Lazy dude
That guy is a slacker; he’s always being a lazy dude.
Ese vato es un holgazan, siempre está de güey flojo.
Group that does nothing
In that corner, there are always people doing nothing; they are all slackers.
En esa esquina siempre hay pura banda que no hace nada, todos son holgazanes.