Vagas (en. Vague)

/ˈβaɣas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has a lazy or indifferent character.
She is a very lazy person who never wants to help.
Es una persona muy vaga que nunca quiere ayudar.
That is in a state of permanent idleness.
Sometimes I feel lazy and don't want to do anything.
A veces me siento vaga y no quiero hacer nada.
That lacks definition or precision.
The answer was so vague that it didn't help me at all.
La respuesta fue tan vaga que no me ayudó en nada.

Etymology

From Latin 'vagus', which means wandering or uncertain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wandering through life
Spending time without a clear direction.
vagar por la vida
going with the flow
Not having a direction or purpose in what one does.
dejarse llevar por la vaga

Related Words

laziness
State of not wanting to work or make an effort.
vagancia
vagabond
A person who wanders without home or job.
vagabundo
to wander
Act of spending time doing nothing concrete.
vaguear

Slang Meanings

A person who avoids responsibilities.
That guy is a slacker, he always escapes from work.
Ese chico es un vago, siempre se escapa de trabajar.
Someone who prefers to do nothing.
Today I'm in lazy mode, I just want to rest.
Hoy estoy en modo vago, solo quiero descansar.