Spanish Conversation · Level 40
75 words
Spanish word
cansado
Pronunciation
IPA/kanˈsaðo/
Meaning
- adjectivetired
Example
Después de correr, estoy cansado.
After running, I am tired.
More examples
Estoy cansado de esperar.
I am tired of waiting.
Core concept
Person slumped on a couch with eyes half closed and arms limp.
Common phrases
estar cansado
be tired
muy cansado
very tired
cansado de
tired of
Similar words
agotado: Completely spent physically, with little or no capacity to continue.
fatigado: Weariness from extended effort that leaves the body feeling heavy.
somnoliento: Marked by strong sleepiness and a compulsion to close the eyes.
molido: Thoroughly exhausted after prolonged work or exercise, body aching.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene poca energía por esfuerzo, falta de descanso o agotamiento; suele usarse con estar.
Word origin
From Latin cansatus (past participle of cansare, 'to tire'), via Vulgar Latin into Spanish as cansar and the past participle cansado.
Usage tips
- The adjective usually appears with estar (estoy cansado) to signal temporary physical or mental exhaustion and does not mean 'fed up' (estar harto).