How to Say "idleness" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “idleness” is “ocio” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
En mi tiempo de ocio, me gusta ir al cine y leer.
In my leisure time, I like to go to the cinema and read.
La ciudad ofrece muchas actividades de ocio para los jóvenes.
The city offers many recreational activities for young people.
El sector del ocio nocturno ha crecido mucho este año.
The nightlife and leisure sector has grown a lot this year.
It's always masculine
Even though it refers to an abstract concept, 'ocio' is a masculine noun. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Using 'de' for categories
When you want to describe a type of fun activity, you usually place 'de ocio' after the noun, like 'centros de ocio' (leisure centers).
Don't confuse with being lazy
Mistake: “Él es muy ocio.”
Correction: Él es muy ocioso (or vago).
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