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    Ociosa (en. Idle)

    /oˈθjosa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That does not have activity or work.
    She spent a summer idle, doing nothing interesting.
    Pasó un verano ociosa, sin hacer nada interesante.
    That is devoted to non-productive activities.
    She was always idle, preferring to spend time watching television.
    Ella siempre fue ociosa, prefiriendo pasar el tiempo viendo televisión.
    That lacks purpose or utility.
    Her life seemed idle, with no clear goals or objectives.
    Su vida le parecía ociosa, sin metas ni objetivos claros.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'otiosus', which means 'inactive, idle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in idleness
    To be doing nothing, in a state of leisure.
    estar en la ociosidad
    idle life
    A life dedicated to leisure, without productive work.
    vida ociosa
    productive leisure
    Leisure activities that have a useful value or purpose.
    ocio productivo

    Related Words

    leisure
    Free time dedicated to pleasant activities.
    ocio
    unemployed
    That has no occupation or work.
    desocupado
    laziness
    Lack of desire to work or do something.
    pereza

    Slang Meanings

    To have nothing to do.
    This weekend I am idle, with no plans.
    Este fin de semana estoy ociosa, sin planes.
    To be relaxed without worries.
    I love being idle at the beach.
    Estar ociosa en la playa me encanta.