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    Ociosidad (en. Idleness)

    /oθjo.siˈðað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Inactivity or idleness that leads to boredom.
    Idleness can be harmful to the mind.
    La ociosidad puede ser perjudicial para la mente.
    Condition of not having work or duties to perform.
    His idleness led him to seek a new hobby.
    Su ociosidad lo llevó a buscar un nuevo pasatiempo.
    Time not used in productive activities.
    The idleness of employees affects the productivity of the company.
    La ociosidad de los empleados afecta la productividad de la empresa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'otiositas', which comes from 'otiosus', meaning 'idle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    healthy leisure
    Period of rest and recreation that is beneficial for health.
    ocio saludable
    to fall into idleness
    To begin to be inactive or without occupations.
    caer en la ociosidad
    to seek idleness
    To try to find free time to do nothing.
    buscar la ociosidad

    Related Words

    leisure
    Free time dedicated to rest or recreational activities.
    ocio
    unemployment
    State of having no occupations or tasks to perform.
    desocupación
    relaxation
    State of tranquility and rest, usually after activity.
    relajación

    Slang Meanings

    To be doing nothing.
    All day in bed, pure idleness.
    Todo el día en la cama, pura ociosidad.
    To live in the moment without worries.
    I live in idleness, enjoying every moment.
    Vivo en la ociosidad, disfrutando cada instante.