Holgazanes (en. Lazy people)

/olɣaˈθanes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals characterized by not wanting to work and being lazy.
Slackers always look for excuses to do nothing.
Los holgazanes siempre buscan excusas para no hacer nada.
People who spend their time doing nothing productive.
Those slackers don't care about responsibility.
A esos holgazanes no les importa la responsabilidad.
Individuals who prefer leisure over effort.
Slackers spend hours watching television instead of studying.
Los holgazanes pasan horas viendo televisión en lugar de estudiar.

Etymology

The word 'holgazán' comes from ancient Spanish, associated with laziness and lack of work.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I don't want to be a slacker.
Expression that indicates the intention not to be lazy.
No quiero ser un holgazán
Slackers in the office
Reference to unproductive workers.
Holgazanes en la oficina
The life of a slacker
Description of a life without activity or effort.
La vida de un holgazán

Related Words

laziness
Act of being lazy or not working.
holganza
vain
A person who wastes time doing nothing useful.
vano
laziness
Tendency to avoid work or effort.
laziness

Slang Meanings

Extreme laziness
Don't be such a slacker, get up and do something!
No seas tan holgazán, ¡levántate y haz algo!
To be lazy
Staying at home all day is being lazy.
Estar en casa todo el día es hacer el holgazán.