harto
/AR-toh/
fed up
When you are annoyed or frustrated, you can say you are harto (fed up).
harto(adjective)
fed up
?annoyed or frustrated
tired of
?sick of something repeatedly happening
,sick and tired
?very annoyed
📝 In Action
Estoy harta de escuchar la misma canción en la radio.
B1I'm fed up with hearing the same song on the radio.
Mis vecinos están hartos de las fiestas ruidosas.
B2My neighbors are sick and tired of the noisy parties.
Dile que ya estamos hartos de sus excusas.
B1Tell him we are tired of his excuses.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Estar'
This adjective usually pairs with the verb 'estar' (to be, for temporary states) because being 'fed up' is a feeling or condition, not a permanent characteristic.
Agreement and Gender
'Harto' changes its ending to match the person or people feeling the emotion: 'harto' (M, singular), 'harta' (F, singular), 'hartos' (M/mixed, plural), 'hartas' (F, plural).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Preposition
Mistake: "Estoy harto la situación."
Correction: Estoy harto **de** la situación. (You need 'de'—meaning 'of' or 'with'—to introduce the thing causing the annoyance.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Frustration
Using '¡Ya estoy harto!' is a strong way to signal that you have reached your limit and need a change.
If you have eaten enough and feel completely satisfied, you are harto (full).
📝 In Action
No puedo comer más. ¡Estoy harto!
A2I can't eat any more. I'm full!
¿Quieres más postre? — No, gracias, ya estoy harta.
A2Do you want more dessert? — No, thank you, I'm already full.
💡 Grammar Points
Context is Clear
When used in the context of food, 'harto' (full) is generally understood to be related to the verb 'hartar' (to satiate). If you are talking about food, the meaning is usually obvious.
⭐ Usage Tips
Stronger Satiation
While 'estoy lleno' is a polite way to say 'I'm full,' 'estoy harto' can feel slightly stronger, sometimes implying 'I'm stuffed!'
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: harto
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'harto' to describe a feeling of being annoyed or frustrated?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'harto' and 'lleno' when talking about food?
Both mean 'full,' but 'harto' is generally stronger and more expressive of total satiation, sometimes implying you've had more than enough. 'Lleno' is a more neutral way to say you are not hungry anymore.
Why does 'harto' sometimes mean 'full' and sometimes 'fed up'?
The core idea is 'being completely filled.' When applied to the stomach, it means full of food. When applied to emotions or patience, it means completely filled with annoyance or frustration.