preguiçosos
1. People who are habitually lazy or slow to act; those who lack energy or motivation
The sluggards refused to help with the project despite repeated requests.
Os preguiçosos se recusaram a ajudar com o projeto apesar dos pedidos repetidos.
2. People who sleep excessively or wake up very late
The sluggards in the dormitory didn't emerge from their beds until noon.
Os preguiçosos na dormitória não saíram de suas camas até o meio-dia.
The term 'sluggards' carries negative connotations in both American and Brazilian cultures, reflecting values of productivity and work ethic. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'preguiçoso' is commonly used in family or social contexts to humorously criticize someone's laziness. The word has biblical references, particularly in Proverbs, where sluggards are portrayed as warnings against idleness.
NYC Slang
lazy bums, couch potatoes, do-nothings
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