sloth
US /slɑːθ/
UK /slɑːθ/
1.
preguiça
a slow-moving tropical American mammal that hangs upside down from the branches of trees, feeding on leaves, buds, and fruit. It has long claws and a short snout.
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The sloth moved so slowly, it was hard to tell if it was even alive.
A preguiça se movia tão lentamente que era difícil dizer se estava viva.
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Sloths spend most of their lives hanging upside down.
As preguiças passam a maior parte de suas vidas penduradas de cabeça para baixo.
2.
preguiça, indolência
reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness.
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His sloth prevented him from finishing the project on time.
Sua preguiça o impediu de terminar o projeto a tempo.
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The sin of sloth is often associated with spiritual apathy.
O pecado da preguiça é frequentemente associado à apatia espiritual.