pachorra (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech: Noun

Phonetic transcription: /paˈtʃora/

Meanings and Usage: "Pachorra" is a colloquial term in Spanish which refers to someone who is lazy, slow, or takes their time to do things. It is a term used more in oral speech rather than in written context. This word is not extremely common in everyday language, but it is still widely understood, especially in informal conversations.

Examples: 1. Tienes que levantarte temprano, no seas pachorra.
Translation: You have to wake up early, don't be lazy.

1. No seas una pachorra y termina tus tareas.
   Translation: Don't be slow and finish your tasks.

Idiomatic Expressions: "Pachorra" is often used in a few idiomatic expressions in Spanish, such as:

1. "Colgar la pachorra"
2. Meaning: To be lazy, lacking motivation to do something.

3. Example: Hoy me toca limpiar la casa, pero estoy colgando la pachorra. Translation: Today, I have to clean the house, but I'm being lazy.

4. "Ser la pachorra personificada"

5. Meaning: To be extremely lazy or slow in general.
6. Example: Mi hermano es la pachorra personificada, nunca hace nada. Translation: My brother is the epitome of laziness, he never does anything.

Etymology: The origin of the word "pachorra" is uncertain, but it is believed to come from the Lunfardo dialect (a slang language spoken in Buenos Aires, Argentina) of Spanish with possible connections to Portuguese.

Synonyms and Antonyms: - Synonyms: Vago (lazy), Perezoso (lazy), Desidioso (sluggish) - Antonyms: Activo (active), Trabajador (hard-working), Dinámico (dynamic)