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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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