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agotado

ah-goh-TAH-doha.ɣoˈta.ðo

adjectiveB1general
Use 'agotado' when referring to items that are no longer available for sale because they have all been sold, or when resources or funds have been completely used up.
A plain wooden market stall with all shelves completely bare and empty, indicating everything has been purchased.

Examples

Lo siento, ese modelo de teléfono está agotado.

I'm sorry, that phone model is sold out.

Las entradas para el concierto ya están agotadas.

The tickets for the concert are already sold out.

Hemos agotado todos los intentos de financiación.

We have exhausted all attempts at financing.

Si hubieras agotado tu energía antes, no habrías ganado la carrera.

If you had used up your energy earlier, you wouldn't have won the race.

Using 'Estar'

When referring to inventory, 'agotado' is used with 'estar' (e.g., 'El producto está agotado') because it describes the current state of the supply.

Use in Perfect Tenses

As a past participle, 'agotado' combines with the verb 'haber' (to have) to form perfect tenses, like 'Ha agotado' (He/She/It has used up).

agotado

ah-goh-TAH-doha.ɣoˈta.ðo

past participleB2general
Use 'agotado' as a past participle when describing a situation where all efforts, attempts, or opportunities related to funding or reserves have been fully utilized or exhausted.
A plain wooden market stall with all shelves completely bare and empty, indicating everything has been purchased.

Examples

Hemos agotado todos los intentos de financiación.

We have exhausted all attempts at financing.

Lo siento, ese modelo de teléfono está agotado.

I'm sorry, that phone model is sold out (out of stock).

Las entradas para el concierto ya están agotadas.

The tickets for the concert are already sold out.

Si hubieras agotado tu energía antes, no habrías ganado la carrera.

If you had used up your energy earlier, you wouldn't have won the race.

Using 'Estar'

When referring to inventory, 'agotado' is used with 'estar' (e.g., 'El producto está agotado') because it describes the current state of the supply.

Use in Perfect Tenses

As a past participle, 'agotado' combines with the verb 'haber' (to have) to form perfect tenses, like 'Ha agotado' (He/She/It has used up).

exhausto

ex-OWS-toheɡˈsawsto

adjectiveB1general
Use 'exhausto' when describing a person or entity that is completely drained of energy, strength, or resources after intense effort or activity.
A hiker sitting on a large rock with their head resting on their hands and a backpack on the ground.

Examples

Después de trabajar doce horas, me siento exhausto.

After working twelve hours, I feel exhausted.

Los corredores llegaron exhaustos a la meta.

The runners reached the finish line worn out.

Las reservas de petróleo están casi exhaustas.

The oil reserves are almost depleted.

Use with 'estar'

Always use this word with 'estar' because it describes a temporary feeling or state, not a permanent personality trait.

Matching gender

This word changes its ending. Use 'exhausto' for a man, 'exhausta' for a woman, and 'exhaustos' or 'exhaustas' for groups.

Exhausto vs. Cansado

Mistake: “Using 'cansado' when you are actually at 0% energy.”

Correction: Use 'exhausto' when you have no energy left at all. 'Cansado' is just regular 'tired'.

Wrong 'To Be'

Mistake: “Soy exhausto.”

Correction: Estoy exhausto. Using 'soy' would imply being exhausted is your permanent identity, which doesn't make sense!

Agotado vs. Exhausto

The most common mistake is using 'agotado' to describe a person's state of tiredness. Remember, 'agotado' is for things being sold out or resources completely used up, while 'exhausto' specifically refers to a feeling of being drained of energy.

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