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    Pereza (en. Laziness)

    /peˈɾeθa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Lack of interest or energy to perform an activity.
    Example Sentence: Laziness prevents me from getting up early.
    La pereza me impide levantarme temprano.
    Definition: State of inactivity or slowness in movement.
    Example Sentence: I felt an overwhelming laziness after eating.
    Sentí una pereza abrumadora después de comer.
    Definition: Attitude of not wanting to do anything.
    Example Sentence: Laziness took over him during the weekend.
    La pereza se apoderó de él durante el fin de semana.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: It comes from the Latin 'pigritia', which means 'laziness' or 'inactivity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Phrase: to feel lazy
    Meaning: To lack the desire to carry out an activity.
    tener pereza
    Phrase: to make someone feel lazy
    Meaning: Not wanting to do something in particular.
    darle pereza a alguien
    Phrase: to fight against laziness
    Meaning: Trying to overcome the lack of motivation.
    luchar contra la pereza
    Phrase: to be a lazy person
    Meaning: Referring to a person who avoids work or activity.
    ser un perezoso
    Phrase: chronic laziness
    Meaning: A prolonged state of lack of energy or motivation.
    pereza crónica

    Related Words

    Related word: lazy
    Description: A person who does not want to work.
    vago
    Related word: apathetic
    Description: Showing little or no emotion or interest.
    apático
    Related word: slow
    Description: Moving or acting with little speed.
    lento
    Related word: inactive
    Description: Not engaging in any activity.
    inactivo
    Related word: sluggish
    Description: Being little active or diligent.
    flojo

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Extreme laziness when doing everyday tasks.
    Example: I have an enormous laziness, I don't even want to move from the sofa.
    Tengo una pereza bestial, no quiero ni moverme del sofá.
    Slang Meaning: State of doing nothing for a long time.
    Example: Today I am in lazy mode, I just want to binge-watch series.
    Hoy estoy en modo perezoso, solo quiero ver series.
    Slang Meaning: The feeling of not wanting to do anything due to pure comfort.
    Example: It gives me double laziness to go out today with this cold.
    Me da una pereza doble salir hoy con este frío.
    Slang Meaning: Relationship between comfort and inactivity.
    Example: Laziness calls me to stay home.
    La pereza me llama a quedarme en casa.