vago
lazy
adjective noun BAH-goh Rare
Origin: Latin vagus (wandering, vague)
Also means
vague
Usage Note
Vago covers two distinct meanings: 'lazy' (as a person — es un vago) and 'vague, hazy' (as a description — una idea vaga). When used as a noun it means 'a layabout'. The adverb vagamente means 'vaguely'. In anatomy, nervio vago is the vagus nerve.
Examples
"No seas tan vago y ponte a estudiar."
Natural Translation
Don't be so lazy and start studying.
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