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    Sedentaria (en. Sedentary)

    /se.denˈta.ɾja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Refers to a person or animal that leads a fixed or little-moving life.
    A sedentary lifestyle can affect health.
    El estilo de vida sedentario puede afectar la salud.
    Used to describe a type of activity that involves little movement.
    A sedentary life is a risk factor for various diseases.
    La vida sedentaria es un factor de riesgo para diversas enfermedades.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sedentarius,' which means 'of sitting' or 'that sits.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sedentary life
    Lifestyle characterized by little to no physical activity.
    vida sedentaria
    sedentary work
    Work that is primarily done sitting, without movement.
    trabajo sedentario
    union of sedentaries
    Humorous expression to refer to a group of people who are not physically active.
    sindicato de sedentarios

    Related Words

    sedentarism
    Custom or condition of not engaging in physical activity.
    sedentarismo
    sedentary
    Adjective that describes someone who leads a sedentary life.
    sedentario

    Slang Meanings

    This term can be used humorously to refer to someone lazy.
    You are so sedentary that you prefer to order food instead of cooking.
    Eres tan sedentario que prefieres pedir comida en lugar de cocinar.
    It is also used to describe people who spend a lot of time playing video games.
    That gamer is quite sedentary; he doesn’t move from the chair.
    Ese gamer es todo un sedentario, no se mueve de la silla.