display lethargy

[dɪˈspleɪ ˈleθərdʒi]
verb phrase
demonstrar letargia
1. to show or exhibit a lack of energy, enthusiasm, or motivation; to manifest sluggishness or apathy
The student began to display lethargy after weeks of studying for the exam.
O estudante começou a demonstrar letargia após semanas estudando para o exame.
2. to reveal signs of physical or mental exhaustion and disinterest
The elderly dog started to display lethargy, sleeping most of the day.
O cachorro idoso começou a demonstrar letargia, dormindo a maior parte do dia.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'demonstrar letargia' is more formal and medical/clinical, while 'mostrar preguiça' is colloquial. In American usage, 'display lethargy' is common in medical, academic, and professional contexts to describe both physical and mental states of exhaustion.
NYC Slang
looking like a zombie; acting burnt out
Synonyms / Sinônimos
show apathyexhibit sluggishnessdemonstrate fatiguereveal indifferencemanifest lack of energy
Antonyms / Antônimos
display enthusiasmshow vigorexhibit dynamismdemonstrate energymanifest liveliness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar letargia
Standard and widely understood across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mostrar preguiça
More colloquial alternative using 'preguiça' (laziness)
São Paulo
exibir falta de energia
More formal business/academic usage
Portugal
demonstrar letargia
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal register

Related Words

lethargyapathysluggishnessfatigueinertiatorporlassitude

Related Idioms & Phrases

move like a sloth
act like a couch potato
have the blahs
be running on empty
have lost one's spark
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