Vago
Example: Su actitud vaga hacia el trabajo preocupa a sus supervisores.
Definition
"Vago" refers to a person who is lazy or idle, often avoiding work or effort. In the example phrase, it describes someone whose careless or negligent attitude towards work causes concern among their supervisors.
Etymology
The word "vago" comes from the Latin term 'vagus,' meaning wandering or roaming. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to describe someone who is lazy or avoids work, possibly because a wandering person was seen as lacking a fixed purpose or diligence.
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"Vago" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 94 commonly used words.
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