Spanish word

lánguido

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaŋgiðo/

Meaning

  • adjectivelistless

Example

Hoy te ves lánguido.

You look listless today.

Illustration for lánguido (listless)

More examples

En la reunión parecía lánguido.

At the meeting he seemed listless.

Core concept

A slumped figure moving slowly.

Common phrases

  • parecer lánguido

    seem listless

  • tener un aspecto lánguido

    have a listless appearance

Similar words

cansado: Tired and in need of rest to recover physical or mental strength.
fatigado: Extremely exhausted after prolonged exertion, temporarily unable to perform well.
apático: Uninterested and emotionally indifferent, lacking motivation or engagement.
decaído: Downcast in mood or appearance, looking less lively or cheerful.

Definition in Spanish

Califica a alguien, una voz o un movimiento que carece de fuerza o entusiasmo y parece apagado.

Word origin

From Latin languidus, from the verb languēre 'to be weak or faint', adopted into Spanish to describe lack of strength or vigor.

Usage tips

  • Spanish lánguido carries an acute accent on á and agrees in gender (lánguido/lánguida), and it often appears in literary descriptions of voice, movement, or mood rather than in medical contexts.

Other meanings

  • sluggishadjective
  • weakadjective

Opposites

  • vigorosovigorousadjective
  • activoactiveadjective

Related words

  • lánguidezlistlessnessnoun

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