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.