eres perezoso
/eɾes peɾeθoso/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you're lazy" is translated into Spanish as eres perezoso.
This phrase is used to tell someone that they are unwilling to work or use energy. You can use the adjective perezoso to describe the person, or use the phrase No haces nada (You don't do anything) informally to suggest laziness.
Which one should you use?
While eres perezoso uses an adjective to describe someone, using the noun form eres un vago (you are a lazy person/slacker) can feel more insulting in certain contexts. In many Latin American countries, the colloquial word flojo serves as a common alternative to perezoso.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American regions, the informal term Eres flojito/a is used to denote laziness.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on the gender of the person you are speaking to. Use eres perezosa if you are speaking to a woman. When addressing a group, the plural form depends on the region: in Spain, use sois perezosos for "you all are lazy", whereas in Latin America, use son perezosos.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾes peɾeθoso/
Did you know?
- While perezoso means 'lazy' when describing a person, it is also the standard Spanish name for the 'sloth' animal.
- The word eres is a linguistic oddity because it actually comes from the Latin word for 'you will be'. It replaced the original word for 'you are' to avoid confusion with the word for 'he is'.
- In many parts of Latin America, people use the word flojo to describe laziness, but this same word can also mean 'loose' when referring to a physical object like a screw.
Examples in context
- Eres perezoso.You're lazy.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase eres perezoso.Tatoeba #3414040 by konrad509, translation #2203054 by CK
- ¡Oye, Juan! ¿Estás demasiado flojo para salir a caminar hoy?Hey, Juan! Are you too lazy to go for a walk today?
- Sé que eres perezoso con la limpieza.I know you are lazy with cleaning.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing household chores.
- DanielNo has lavado los platos, eres perezoso.You haven't washed the dishes, you're lazy.
- MaríaNo soy perezosa, estoy cansada.I'm not lazy, I'm tired.
- DanielSiempre dices lo mismo, María.You always say the same thing, María.
- MaríaAyúdame y verás que no lo soy.Help me and you'll see that I'm not.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eres, perezoso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
