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How do you say "lazy" in Italian?
pigro
In Italian, "lazy" is pigro.
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Pronunciation
PEE-groh, stress on the first syllable, 'ee' as in 'feet'.
Grammar notes
Pigro is a regular -o adjective: pigra (feminine), pigri (masculine plural), pigre (feminine plural).
Example sentence
Non sono pigro, sono solo stanco.
I am not lazy, I am just tired.
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How to remember pigro
A pig is not known for hard work, and pigro relates to being lazy like a pig.
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Questions about pigro
How do you say "lazy" in Italian?
In Italian, "lazy" is pigro. It is a noun.
How is pigro written in Italian?
pigro is written using the standard Italian script.
How is pigro used in a sentence?
Use pigro as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Non sono pigro, sono solo stanco. (I am not lazy, I am just tired.).
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