vago
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “vago” mean in English?
vague — not clearly expressed or defined; lacking precision
vague — not clearly expressed or defined; lacking precision (respuesta vaga, promesa vaga)
Example sentences
Tengo un recuerdo vago de aquel verano.
I have a vague memory of that summer.
No des respuestas vagas; sé más concreto.
Don't give vague answers; be more specific.
Es muy vago; nunca hace los deberes.
He is very lazy; he never does his homework.
How to use it
'Vago/a' has two main senses: (1) vague/imprecise — una idea vaga; (2) lazy/idle (colloquial) — es muy vago para el trabajo. Ser vago (lazy) vs un recuerdo vago (vague memory). Context distinguishes sense. Note: in sense 2 it is pejorative.
Common mistake
Don't assume 'vago' only means vague — in everyday Spanish it frequently means lazy, which is the more colloquial meaning.