How to Say "party animal" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “party animal” is “golfo” — B2 level.
Examples
No le creas nada, es un golfo.
Don't believe him at all, he's a rascal.
Ese niño es un golfo, siempre está haciendo travesuras.
That kid is a little scoundrel; he's always getting into mischief.
Nos pasamos la noche de fiesta como unos auténticos golfos.
We spent the night partying like total wildcards.
Noun and Adjective
You can use this word as a name for a person ('un golfo') or to describe them ('él es muy golfo').
The Feminine Form Warning
Mistake: “Calling a woman 'golfa' thinking it just means 'lazy'.”
Correction: While 'golfo' (male) is often lighthearted or means 'lazy/party animal', the feminine 'golfa' is often a very strong insult implying a woman is sexually promiscuous. Be very careful!
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