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How to Say "negligent" in Spanish

The Spanish word fornegligentis echadoB1 level.

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echado

AdjectiveB1informal
figurative, often used critically
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Examples

Es muy echado y nunca ayuda con las tareas de la casa.

He is very lazy and never helps with the housework.

Si eres tan echado, nunca terminarás el proyecto a tiempo.

If you are so idle/lazy, you will never finish the project on time.

Figurative Meaning

This meaning is figurative, suggesting someone is 'laid down' or 'cast aside' due to their unwillingness to act. It is used with the verb 'ser' (to be, permanent quality) when describing a character trait.

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