How to Say "stick-in-the-mud" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “stick-in-the-mud” is “momia” — B2 level.
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nounB2informal
someone who is boring and has no energy
Examples
¡No seas una momia y ven a bailar!
Don't be such a stick-in-the-mud and come dance!
Ese profesor es una momia, siempre cuenta las mismas historias.
That teacher is an old fogey; he always tells the same stories.
Mi hermano se queda en el sofá como una momia todo el domingo.
My brother stays on the couch like a statue/mummy all Sunday.
Describing People
When calling a man an 'old fogey,' you still use the feminine form 'una momia.' It doesn't become 'un momio' in most general Spanish contexts.
Don't be too mean
Mistake: “Calling your boss a 'momia' to his face.”
Correction: This is quite informal and can be offensive. Only use it with friends or family you are teasing.
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