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preguiça — meaning in English

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English meaning

laziness noun Unwillingness to work or make an effort.
sloth noun Laziness or a strong reluctance to make an effort.

Senses

preguiça is used for these senses in English:

laziness The quality of being lazy
sloth (uncountable) Laziness; slowness in the mindset; disinclination to action or labour.

sloth — full definition

noun Laziness or a strong reluctance to make an effort.
noun A slow-moving, tree-dwelling mammal native to Central and South America.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

bicho-preguiça aí aígue unau