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moleza

[mo-LE-za]
nounfemininepl: molezas
laziness, sloth, lethargy
1. The quality or state of being lazy, sluggish, or lacking energy or motivation
His moleza prevented him from finishing the project on time.
A moleza dele o impediu de terminar o projeto no prazo.
2. A feeling of fatigue, weakness, or physical exhaustion
After the long journey, he felt a great moleza in his body.
Após a longa jornada, ele sentia uma grande moleza no corpo.
3. An act or instance of avoidance of work or effort; idleness
It's pure moleza to skip work without a valid reason.
É pura moleza faltar ao trabalho sem motivo válido.
NYC Slang
laziness, sluggishness, lack of hustle
Synonyms
preguiçaindolênciaapatialetargiainércia
Antonyms
energiadinamismodisposiçãodiligênciaatividade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
moleza
Standard usage; common in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
moleza
Frequently used in colloquial context; sometimes pronounced with emphasis
São Paulo
moleza
Common usage; may be considered slightly informal
Portugal
moleza
Less common; Portuguese speakers more likely use 'preguiça' or 'indolência'

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter moleza
é moleza
com moleza
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