pigro
lazy
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈpiɡro/
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Cultural Note
Despite the stereotype of Mediterranean laziness, Italians actually work long hours. 'Pigro' is used playfully, often in self-deprecating ways about Sunday mornings or summer afternoons. The concept of 'il dolce far niente' (the sweetness of doing nothing) reframes laziness as a positive art of relaxation — a distinctly Italian philosophy.
📝 Example Sentences
Non essere pigro, vai a fare una passeggiata!
Don't be lazy, go for a walk!
La domenica sono pigrissimo.
On Sundays I'm super lazy.
Il gatto è l'animale più pigro del mondo.
The cat is the laziest animal in the world.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | pigre |
| masculine_plural | pigri |
| feminine_singular | pigra |
| masculine_singular | pigro |