Perezoso (en. Lazy)

/pe.re.ˈθo.θo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who has an attitude of disinterest or lack of activity.

My brother is very lazy and never helps out at home.

Mi hermano es muy perezoso y nunca ayuda en casa.

An animal that moves slowly and spends a lot of time sleeping.

The sloth is a mammal that lives in trees.

El perezoso es un mamífero que vive en los árboles.

adjective

One who tends towards inactivity or excessive rest.

Today I have a lazy day and just want to rest.

Hoy tengo un día perezoso y solo quiero descansar.

From Latin 'perezōsus', which means 'lazy' or 'slothful'.

to be a lazy person

Referring to someone who is very inactive or avoids doing work.

ser un perezoso

to have a lazy day

Indicates that one does not feel like doing anything in particular.

tener un día perezoso

laziness

State or condition of being lazy.

pereza

indolence

Lack of activity or care.

indolencia

idleness

Attitude of not wanting to work or engage in activities.

vagancia

Slacker

You're a slacker; you're always lying on the sofa.

Eres un huevo, siempre estás echado en el sofá.

Whiner

Don't be a whiner; get up and do something.

No seas chillón, levántate y haz algo.