Lazy in Spanish 🇪🇸

pronunciation

normal speech: peh-REH-soh-sah

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perezosa info.

Tips to remember the word “perezosa”:
1. Associate “perezosa” with the English word “lazy” by thinking of a lazy bear, which in Spanish would be “oso perezoso” (although “oso perezoso” literally means “sloth” and not “lazy bear”). The image of a slow-moving, laid-back animal can stick in your memory.
2. Link the word “perezosa” with the English cognate “perezoso” — both share Latin roots from “pigritia” meaning laziness.
3. Break the word down by syllables: pe-re-zo-sa and create a mnemonic phrase such as “Pets Rest, Z’s Obviously Show Always” to symbolize sleepiness or laziness, which is the essence of “perezosa.”

Explanations:
– “Perezosa” is the feminine form of the adjective “perezoso,” which means someone is not inclined to work or exert effort.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– Floja: Another word for lazy which can also be used for relaxed-fit clothes.
– Vaga: Means someone who is idle or avoids work.
– Holgazana: A more derogative term for a lazy person.

Alternate meanings like slang:
– “Perezosa” can be used affectionately to tease someone who is indulging in a lazy day or being relaxed at the moment.

Examples of sentences using “perezosa”:
1. María es muy perezosa los domingos y no quiere levantarse de la cama.
2. No seas perezosa y ayuda a tu hermano con sus deberes.
3. En la playa, me siento perezosa y solo quiero tomar el sol todo el día.
4. La clase parecía perezosa hoy; nadie quería participar en la discusión.
5. Mi gata es la más perezosa de todas, siempre está durmiendo en el sofá.

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