preguiçoso
lazy, idle
Intermediate Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/pɾe.ɡiˈso.zu/
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Cultural Note
While preguiçoso is clearly negative, Portuguese culture also has a fondness for relaxation — the concept of 'descanso' (rest) and afternoon leisure is culturally accepted. Being called preguiçoso is most cutting when applied to work or studies.
📝 Example Sentences
O gato é o animal mais preguiçoso da casa.
The cat is the laziest animal in the house.
Não sejas preguiçoso, vai estudar!
Don't be lazy, go study!
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | preguiçosas |
| masculine_plural | preguiçosos |
| feminine_singular | preguiçosa |
| masculine_singular | preguiçoso |