Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| dejado | /deˈxado/ | masculine |
| adán | /aˈdan/ | colloquial, masculine |
| descuidado | /deskwiˈdado/ | masculine |
A 'slob' refers to a lazy or slovenly person. You can use dejado to describe someone who has let themselves go, or descuidado if you are describing someone who is simply untidy or careless. If you want to use slang, you can use guarro/a.
What does it mean word for word?
It literally means 'left alone' or 'neglected', implying a person who has neglected their appearance or lifestyle.
Which one should you use?
While dejado implies a deep-seated laziness or lack of self-care, descuidado is a milder term often used for someone who is simply careless or untidy. The colloquial term adán is also used to describe someone who is particularly unkempt or messy.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term adán is a colloquial way to call someone a slob. The term guarro/a is considered slang.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is dejado. To refer to a female slob, use the feminine dejada. For a group of male slobs or a mixed-gender group, use the masculine plural dejados.
How do you pronounce it?
/deˈxado/
Did you know?
- The slang term adán is a reference to the biblical Adam, who lived in nature without clothes or grooming habits.
- In certain dialects, guarro can transition from describing a 'slob' to describing someone who is sexually promiscuous or 'lewd'.
- In some contexts, dejado can describe someone who is overly submissive or lacks a will of their own, not just someone who is untidy.
Examples in context
- Mi compañero de trabajo es bastante desordenado.My coworker is quite messy.
- ¡Eres un guarro! Limpia después de ti.You're such a slob! Clean up after yourself.
- Ese hombre es un dejado.That man is a slob.
- No seas un dejado con la limpieza.Don't be a slob with the cleaning.
- Mi hermano es un dejado total.My brother is a total slob.
Example conversation
Javier is cleaning the living room while Maria watches.
- JavierYa no quiero ser un dejado.I don't want to be a slob anymore.
- MaríaMe alegra que quieras limpiar, Javier.I'm glad you want to clean, Javier.
- JavierMira todo el polvo que había aquí.Look at all the dust that was here.
- MaríaAhora la casa se ve mucho mejor.Now the house looks much better.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “slob” translations and entries dejado, adán, descuidado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries adán, dejado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
