Spanish Conversation · Level 98
59 words
Spanish word
cachaza
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈtʃaθa/
Meaning
- feminine nounsluggishness
Example
Hace todo con tanta cachaza que siempre llega tarde.
He does everything with such sluggishness that he is always late.
More examples
Con mucha cachaza, se sirvió otro café mientras todos esperaban.
Very unhurriedly, he poured himself another coffee while everyone waited.
Core concept
Someone moving at a leisurely pace even when there is a need to hurry.
Common phrases
con cachaza
unhurriedly
tener mucha cachaza
be very sluggish
Similar words
lentitud: Neutral, general word for slowness of movement or progress.
calma: Calm, unhurried composure, often used in a positive sense.
flema: Somewhat formal word for imperturbable, unflappable calm.
Definition in Spanish
Lentitud y calma excesivas con que alguien actúa, sin apresurarse aunque haga falta.
Word origin
Its origin is uncertain, and there is no agreed account of which word it comes from.
Usage tips
- Colloquial and often said with impatience about someone who is too slow, so it can sound critical.