English–Spanish

“laziness” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsopereza

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈweβa/

Example

Por pura hueva, no fue al banco.

Out of sheer laziness, he didn't go to the bank.

Illustration for hueva (laziness)

How to say “laziness” in Spanish

“Laziness” in Spanish is hueva.

A low-energy lack of will that makes tasks feel bothersome.

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

Example sentences with hueva

Dar hueva a otros puede afectar al equipo.

Making others feel like they can't be bothered can affect the team.

Tips for using hueva

  • Listeners often hear hueva in constructions like 'me da hueva' rather than as 'tengo hueva', so expect it most as a casual comment about feeling unmotivated.

Other Spanish words for “laziness”

Hoy me da pereza y no quiero limpiar.

Today I feel lazy and I don't want to clean.

“laziness” in other languages