Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Lazy" in Italian: pigro/a
pigro/a
Lazy in Italian is pigro (m) / pigra (f) (PEE-groh). Plural pigri / pigre. Softer: non ho voglia—I don't feel like it—without calling someone pigro.
Sunday morning
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How to pronounce pigro/a
Say it
PEE-groh
/ˈpi.gro/
Pigro is PEE-groh. Pigra is PEE-grah.
"Lazy" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| pigro | lazy (m) Masculine singular. | Masculine singular. |
| pigra | lazy (f) Feminine singular. | Feminine singular. |
| giornata pigra | lazy day Rest day. | Rest day. |
| non essere pigro | don't be lazy Gentle push (tu). | Gentle push (tu). |
How to use pigro/a in real life
- 1Sunday morning
Oggi sono pigro: resto a letto.
Today I'm lazy: I'm staying in bed.
Sono pigro.
- 2Teasing a friend
Non fare la pigra: andiamo a camminare.
Don't be lazy: let's go walk.
La pigra.
- 3Weekend vibe
Voglio una giornata pigra senza impegni.
I want a lazy day with no plans.
Giornata pigra.
Mistakes English speakers make with pigro/a
Incorrect: Sono lazy.
Correct: Sono pigro.
Use pigro/a.
Incorrect: Una persona pigro (for a woman).
Correct: Una persona pigra.
Match gender: pigra.
Good to know
Pigro can be playful among friends and sharp if you label a coworker. Italians also praise la dolce far niente—pleasant idleness—without always saying pigro.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to go out
ChatPal
Usciamo o restiamo in casa?
Shall we go out or stay in?
You
Sono pigro oggi, onestamente.
I'm lazy today, honestly.
ChatPal
Ok. Facciamo una sera pigra con un film.
Ok. Let's have a lazy evening with a film.
You
Perfetto. Domani non sarò pigro.
Perfect. Tomorrow I won't be lazy.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lazy" in Italian
Gender forms?
Pigro, pigra, pigri, pigre.
Lazy day?
Una giornata pigra.
Is it rude?
Mild among friends; careful at work.
I don't feel like it?
Non ho voglia—softer than sono pigro.
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