cansancio
“cansancio” means “tiredness” in Spanish (general state of lacking energy).
tiredness
Also: fatigue, weariness
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Tengo mucho cansancio después de correr diez kilómetros.
A1I am very tired after running ten kilometers.
El cansancio acumulado puede afectar tu salud.
B1Built-up tiredness can affect your health.
No es solo sueño, es un cansancio mental profundo.
B2It's not just sleepiness, it's a deep mental weariness.
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Which sentence correctly uses the word for 'tiredness'?
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Derived from the Spanish verb 'cansar' (to tire), which likely comes from the Vulgar Latin 'campsāre' meaning 'to turn' or 'to double a cape' (sailing), suggesting the exhaustion that comes from a long, winding journey.
First recorded: 13th Century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cansancio' masculine or feminine?
It is masculine. You should always use 'el cansancio' or 'un cansancio'.
What is the difference between 'cansancio' and 'fatiga'?
'Cansancio' is the everyday word for being tired. 'Fatiga' is slightly more formal and is often used by doctors or to describe a more severe, heavy exhaustion.
Can I use 'cansancio' to describe being bored of something?
While it usually refers to physical or mental sleepiness, you can say 'cansancio de algo' to mean you are weary or fed up with a situation.