Lacio (en. Limp)

/ˈlasjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

State of an object or material that lacks firmness.

The leaves of the tree were slack due to lack of water.

Las hojas del árbol estaban lacias debido a la falta de agua.

Description of a person who shows discouragement or weakness.

After the news, his attitude became slack and apathetic.

Después de la noticia, su actitud se volvió lacia y apática.

It derives from the Latin 'laxius', which means loose or slack.

to be slack

Referring to being unmotivated or lacking energy.

estar lacio

something slack

Describing something that lacks strength or firmness.

algo lacio

laxity

Condition of being loose or relaxed.

laxitud

laxative

Substance that causes intestinal evacuation.

laxante

relaxed

State of being free from tension or stress.

relajado

Description of a party or event that is low-spirited.

The party was very slack, no one felt like dancing.

La fiesta fue muy lacia, nadie se animó a bailar.

Term used to refer to a group of friends who show no energy.

That band is very slack, they are always on the couch.

Esa banda es muy lacia, siempre están en el sofá.