Algas (en. Seaweeds)

/ˈal.ɣas/

Synonyms

  • fitoplancton
  • macroalgas
  • planta marina
  • seaweed

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone who is inactive or lazy, making an analogy with algae fixed to the sea floor.
Stop being an algae and get up to do something.
Deja de ser un alga y levántate a hacer algo.
Description of a person who appears somewhat 'sticky' or unsociable, similar to the texture of some algae.
That person is a bit of an algae at parties.
Esa persona es un poco alga en las fiestas.