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    Lánguido (en. Languid)

    /ˈlaŋɡido/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to a person who shows a state of weakness or lack of energy.
    He was so languid after the illness that he could barely get up.
    Estaba tan lánguido después de la enfermedad que apenas podía levantarse.
    It applies to something that is weak or faint in its manifestation.
    The languid light of the sunset created a nostalgic atmosphere.
    La luz lánguida del atardecer creaba una atmósfera nostálgica.
    It can be described as something that lacks vigor or vitality.
    Her voice sounded languid and tired after so many hours of work.
    Su voz sonó lánguida y cansada después de tantas horas de trabajo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'languidus', which means 'weak, lacking vigor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be languid
    To be in a state of extreme weakness or fatigue.
    estar lánguido
    languid gaze
    A gaze that reflects a lack of energy or vitality.
    mirada lánguida
    to breathe languidly
    To breathe faintly, showing weakness.
    respirar lánguidamente

    Related Words

    languor
    State of being weak or thin, generally due to illness.
    languidez
    to languish
    To gradually lose strength or energy.
    languidecer
    languor
    State of weakness and lack of energy.
    languor

    Slang Meanings

    To feel unmotivated to do anything.
    Today I feel languid, I don't even want to get out of bed.
    Hoy me siento lánguido, ni siquiera quiero salir de la cama.
    To feel emotionally drained.
    After that argument, I feel languid and have no strength to continue.
    Después de esa discusión, estoy lánguido y no tengo fuerzas para seguir.