Spanish Conversation · Level 47
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Spanish word
perezoso
Pronunciation
IPA/peɾeˈθoso/
Meaning
- adjectivelazy
Example
Mi amigo es perezoso.
My friend is lazy.
More examples
Hoy estoy perezoso y no quiero salir.
Today I'm feeling lazy and I don't want to go out.
Core concept
A person lounging while a to-do list gathers dust.
Common phrases
ser perezoso
be lazy
estar perezoso
feel lazy
muy perezoso
very lazy
Similar words
vago: Moves slowly through duties and often leaves simple tasks undone.
holgazán: Seeks pleasure and relaxation, resisting obligations to work.
flojo: Lacks stamina or discipline and struggles to sustain effort.
comodón: Prefers comfort and convenience, dodging tasks that require exertion.
Definition in Spanish
Que denota falta de iniciativa o inclinación a posponer tareas y obligaciones, con una connotación negativa en contextos personales o laborales.
Word origin
From the noun pereza 'laziness' plus the adjective-forming suffix -oso, with pereza traced to Latin pigritia.
Usage tips
- The everyday phrase me da pereza + infinitive commonly expresses 'I can't be bothered,' and the adjective agrees in gender and number (perezoso, perezosa, perezosos, perezosas).
Other meanings
- lazy personnoun
Opposites
- trabajadorhardworkingadjective
- activoactiveadjective
Related words
- perezalazinessnoun
- perezosamentelazilyadverb