What is the Spanish word for "idleness"?

Learn how to say "idleness" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

idleness

Spanish

ociosidad

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Alternative translations of "idleness"

inactividad
desocupación
pereza
ocio

Examples of how to use "idleness" in Spanish

English
Complete idleness can lead to boredom.
Spanish
El ocio completo puede llevar al aburrimiento.
English
His idleness surprised everyone at the meeting.
Spanish
Su ocio sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
English
She felt guilty about her weekend idleness.
Spanish
Ella se sintió culpable por su ocio durante el fin de semana.
English
Idleness during summer made him read more.
Spanish
El ocio durante el verano lo hizo leer más.
English
The teacher warned against idleness in class.
Spanish
El profesor advirtió contra el ocio en clase.

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