cansado
“cansado” means “tired” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
tired
Also: weary
📝 In Action
Estoy muy cansado después del trabajo, necesito dormir.
A1I am very tired after work, I need to sleep.
¿Estás cansada, María? Te ves agotada.
A1Are you tired, Maria? You look exhausted.
Los niños estaban cansados de tanto correr en el parque.
A2The children were tired from running so much in the park.
fed up
Also: sick of
📝 In Action
Estoy cansado de que siempre llegues tarde.
B1I am fed up with you always arriving late.
El público estaba cansado de las promesas vacías del político.
B2The public was tired of the politician's empty promises.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: cansado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'cansado' to show a temporary state of fatigue?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Vulgar Latin verb *campsare*, meaning 'to anchor' or 'to rest after a journey.' This root is related to the idea of pulling into a 'campo' (field/camp) to take a break. The meaning evolved directly to 'taking a rest' and eventually 'being tired.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'You make me tired'?
You need to use the verb form, 'cansar.' You would say 'Me cansas' or 'Tú me cansas.' Remember, 'cansado' is the description (tired), but 'cansar' is the action (to tire).
Is 'cansado' related to boredom?
Yes, indirectly. When you use 'estar cansado de [algo],' it often means you are bored or annoyed because something happens too much or is repetitive (like Definition 2: 'fed up'). If you mean just general boredom, use 'aburrido.'