Nicanora (en. Nicanora)

/nikiˈnaɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A term that describes a person who has no interest in work or responsibility.

My brother is a nicanora; he always leaves everything for the last moment.

Mi hermano es una nicanora, siempre deja todo para el último momento.

Used in some contexts to refer to someone who acts in a romantic or immature way.

She behaves like a nicanora when she likes someone.

Ella se comporta como una nicanora cuando le gusta alguien.

The term comes from a colloquial variant used in some Spanish-speaking regions.

to be a nicanora

To be a person who is not very active or responsible.

ser una nicanora

to do things the nicanora way

To perform tasks carelessly or at the last minute.

hacer las cosas a la nicanora

laziness

State of inactivity or lack of desire to work.

pereza

lack of interest

Lack of interest or attention towards something.

desinterés

disorganization

State of not being organized or structured.

desorganización

A person who does not make an effort in their work.

In the office, everyone says that Juan is a nicanora because he never finishes his projects.

En la oficina, todos dicen que Juan es un nicanora porque nunca termina sus proyectos.

Someone who does not take things seriously.

Don't pay attention to him; he's just a nicanora who doesn't care about anything.

No le hagas caso, es solo una nicanora que no le importa nada.