How to Say "burnt out" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “burnt out” is “quemado” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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quemado

adjectiveB2informal

mentally exhausted from stress/work

A simple cartoon figure sitting slumped over a small desk, resting their head heavily on their arms, looking utterly exhausted.

Examples

Después de tres meses sin descanso, estoy completamente quemado.

After three months without rest, I am completely burnt out.

Ella está quemada de estudiar la misma materia.

She is fed up with studying the same subject.

Using 'Estar'

This emotional state almost always uses the verb 'estar' (to be temporarily) because it describes a current feeling or condition, not a permanent characteristic.

Mixing up 'Ser' and 'Estar'

Mistake: “Soy quemado.”

Correction: Estoy quemado. Using 'ser' would imply being a 'burnt person' permanently, which doesn't convey the temporary feeling of exhaustion.

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Related Translations

burned→burnt→done for→fed up→gullible person→loser→overcooked→scorched→

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