Spanish · Emotions & Descriptions
"Lazy" in Spanish: perezoso/a
perezoso/a
Lazy in Spanish is perezoso or perezosa. Say Hoy estoy perezoso. Soy un poco perezosa los lunes. Soften with un poco to avoid sounding harsh.
Sunday morning
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How to pronounce perezoso/a
Say it
peh-reh-SOH-soh / peh-reh-SOH-sah
/pe.ɾe.ˈso.so/, /pe.ɾe.ˈso.sa/
peh-reh-SOH-soh / peh-reh-SOH-sah. Stress SOH. Soft s sounds throughout.
"Lazy" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| perezoso | lazy (masc.) Person or mood. | Person or mood. |
| perezosa | lazy (fem.) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| día perezoso | lazy day Rest-day talk. | Rest-day talk. |
| flojo/a | lazy / loose Regional everyday alternative; also means loose. | Regional everyday alternative; also means loose. |
How to use perezoso/a in real life
- 1Sunday morning
Hoy estoy perezoso y no salgo.
Today I’m lazy and I’m not going out.
Estoy perezoso for today’s mood.
- 2Self-tease
Soy perezosa con el ejercicio.
I’m lazy about exercise.
Perezosa agrees with a woman speaker.
- 3Cat joke
Mi gato es perezoso todo el día.
My cat is lazy all day.
Perezoso for a pet.
Mistakes English speakers make with perezoso/a
Incorrect: Ella es perezoso.
Correct: Ella es perezosa.
Agree gender: perezosa with ella.
Incorrect: Estoy lazy.
Correct: Estoy perezoso. / Estoy perezosa.
Use perezoso/perezosa, not English lazy.
Good to know
Good to knowPerezoso/a is the clear dictionary word. Flojo/a can mean lazy too, yet flojo also means loose—so prefer perezoso. Soften criticism with un poco perezoso/a.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing between chores and a nap
ChatPal
¿Estás perezoso o solo cansado?
Are you lazy or just tired?
You
Un poco perezoso, la verdad.
A little lazy, honestly.
ChatPal
Hacemos lo mínimo. Luego siesta perezosa.
We’ll do the minimum. Then a lazy nap.
You
Trato hecho. Empiezo por la cocina.
Deal. I’ll start with the kitchen.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lazy" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Perezoso (m.), perezosa (f.), plurals perezosos / perezosas.
Ser or estar?
Estar + perezoso for today’s mood; ser + perezoso for a habit.
Is perezoso rude?
It can sound critical. Soften with un poco perezoso.
What about flojo?
Flojo can mean lazy regionally, but also loose. Perezoso is clearer for beginners.
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