English–Spanish

“lazy” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoflojo · perezoso

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaɣo/

Example

Mi hermano es muy vago.

My brother is very lazy.

Illustration for vago (lazy)

How to say “lazy” in Spanish

“Lazy” in Spanish is vago.

An idler who shirks tasks.

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

Example sentences with vago

En el trabajo, no conviene ser vago si quieres ascender.

At work, it's not advisable to be lazy if you want to get promoted.

Tips for using vago

  • Unlike flojo, which can mean loose or weak, vago specifically labels a person as lazy and often has stronger negative connotations.

Other Spanish words for “lazy”

Él es flojo.

He is lazy.

Mi amigo es perezoso.

My friend is lazy.

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