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harto

AR-tohˈaɾ.to

“harto” means “fed up” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

fed up

Also: tired of, sick and tired
A colorful storybook illustration of a frustrated child sitting on a stool. The child has crossed arms and a deep frown, clearly showing annoyance.

📝 In Action

Estoy harta de escuchar la misma canción en la radio.

B1

I'm fed up with hearing the same song on the radio.

Mis vecinos están hartos de las fiestas ruidosas.

B2

My neighbors are sick and tired of the noisy parties.

Dile que ya estamos hartos de sus excusas.

B1

Tell him we are tired of his excuses.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cansado (tired)
  • fastidiado (annoyed)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • estar harto de – to be fed up with
  • tener a alguien harto – to drive someone crazy (to have someone fed up)

full

Also: satiated
Mexico
A colorful illustration of a cheerful, round cartoon pig sitting next to an empty plate, rubbing its very full stomach with a satisfied expression.

📝 In Action

No puedo comer más. ¡Estoy harto!

A2

I can't eat any more. I'm full!

¿Quieres más postre? — No, gracias, ya estoy harta.

A2

Do you want more dessert? — No, thank you, I'm already full.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "harto" in Spanish:

fed up→full→satiated→tired of→

✏️ 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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👥 Word Family▼
hartar(to fill up; to annoy) — Verb
hartazgo(satiation; fed up feeling) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Old Spanish verb 'fartar', which in turn derived from the Latin word *fartus*, meaning 'stuffed' or 'filled.' The meaning shifted over time from physical fullness to emotional fullness (being filled with annoyance).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: farto

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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.