Example: No pots fer el ronso si vols acabar la feina a temps.
Definition
"Fer el ronso" is a Catalan expression meaning to avoid work or to be lazy, often by procrastinating or doing things slowly. For example, it can describe someone deliberately delaying tasks or not putting in effort when they should be working.
Translations
To procrastinate
Remolonear
Traineeren
Traîner
Trödeln
Etymology
The expression "Fer el ronso" comes from Catalan, where "fer" means 'to do' and "ronsó" refers to laziness or idleness. The phrase literally means 'to do the lazy one.' It humorously captures the act of pretending to work while actually avoiding effort. Did you know it’s commonly used to tease someone who’s slacking off?
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To procrastinate