perezoso

perezoso, el perezoso(
peh
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reh
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soh
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soh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. lazy
Luca es tan perezoso.Luca is so lazy.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. lazy
Oye, perezoso, ¡hora de levantarse!Hey, lazy, time to get up!
b. lazybones (informal)
Mira esa perezosa, todo el día viendo la tele.Look at that lazybones over there, watching TV all day.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. sloth
Hay un santuario en Costa Rica que cuida a los perezosos de tres dedos.There is a sanctuary in Costa Rica that takes care of three-toed sloths.
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