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“sluggishness” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈtʃaθa/

Example

Hace todo con tanta cachaza que siempre llega tarde.

He does everything with such sluggishness that he is always late.

Illustration for cachaza (sluggishness)

How to say “sluggishness” in Spanish

“Sluggishness” in Spanish is cachaza.

Someone moving at a leisurely pace even when there is a need to hurry.

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

Example sentences with cachaza

Con mucha cachaza, se sirvió otro café mientras todos esperaban.

Very unhurriedly, he poured himself another coffee while everyone waited.

Tips for using cachaza

  • Colloquial and often said with impatience about someone who is too slow, so it can sound critical.

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