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“lack of motivation” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/desˈɣana/

Example

Hoy tengo desgana.

Today I have no motivation.

Illustration for desgana (lack of motivation)

How to say “lack of motivation” in Spanish

“Lack of motivation” in Spanish is desgana.

A low-energy state that drains interest in activities and often suppresses appetite.

Full entry for desgana: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with desgana

Me dio desgana estudiar para el examen.

I felt a lack of motivation to study for the exam.

Tips for using desgana

  • The word commonly appears with dar and tener ('me da desgana', 'tengo desgana') and with 'con desgana' to describe doing something reluctantly.

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