The word vague has two etymological origins that give rise to multiple meanings. On the one hand, the word derives from the Latin term vacuus and refers to someone who is characterized by being lazy, apathetic, with a low predisposition to carry out activities, without a job and poorly entertained .
After knowing this definition, it is possible to establish that the notion of lazy is opposed to the idea of worker . While workers strive to fulfill their obligations and achieve their objectives, are responsible and lead an orderly life, a lazy man privileges rest and fun over employment . People accused of being lazy tend to be conformists and lack high expectations.
For example: “Juan is lazy: he is 30 years old, he does not work and lives in his parents' house” , “Don't be lazy and finish reading the book that you have a lesson for tomorrow” , “Miguel is very talented but he is lazy, "So I don't think he will go too far with his professional career."
The lazy as someone who is outside of normality
On the other hand, a very unfair use of the term refers to those people who do not respond to the parameters of normality established by each society and, in general, to artists. Individuals who are in touch with their sensitivity tend to reject pre-established ideas and seek their own path, reaching their own conclusions before submerging themselves in an organized system. This is not related to a lack of will or commitment, but quite the opposite: these are men and women, in principle boys and girls, who have a deep need to fulfill their dreams, and who sense in time that they will not achieve it. following the guidelines indicated by your environment.
Many people admired by tens of millions around the world have been considered lazy in their youth, and among them are Stephen Hawking , Shigeru Miyamoto and Albert Einstein himself. The list is much longer, but these three individuals are important enough to the world without needing to name others. Two of them, without going any further, are closely related; What would Hawking have done without Einstein's discoveries? He would surely have carried out very significant research, but it should be noted that he was greatly influenced and inspired by the work of the German physicist. Miyamoto, father of video games , creator of titles that have revolutionized the industry in many aspects, is probably responsible for the careers of dozens of current developers, who fell in love with this form of entertainment through his creations .
In every person who is designated as "lazy" there may be a scientist ahead of his time, a great singer, a literary genius. The machismo of the Spanish language forces us to generalize in masculine terms, but it should be noted that the victims of this misused adjective are both men and women. Perhaps more serious, or with worse consequences, have been the accusations of being witches or lacking mental stability, which sent so many enlightened minds to horrible deaths.
Something without a specific purpose
Vago can also come from the Latin vagus and refer to a thing that lacks a specific object and that is indeterminate, imprecise or without definition .
“When the suspect tried to present his alibi, he only resorted to vague comments that were not well received by the court” y “I have a vague idea about the subject but, please, I would need you to explain it to me more clearly” son expresiones que muestran este uso.
Vagus nerve
The vagus nerve (also known as the cardiopneumogastric nerve ), for its part, is one of the 12 nerves known as cranial.
It extends from the medulla oblongata and passes through the bronchi, pharynx, heart , liver and stomach, among other organs. Injuries to this aforementioned vagus nerve can cause difficulty swallowing, dysphonia, and a hoarse voice.