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How to Say "had enough" in Spanish

The Spanish word forhad enoughis hartaB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1

harta

AdjectiveB1
at the limit of patience
A cartoon woman with a frustrated expression, standing with her arms crossed and tapping her foot impatiently.

Examples

Estoy harta de esperar. ¡Vámonos ya!

I am fed up with waiting. Let's go already!

Ella está harta de escuchar siempre las mismas excusas.

She is sick of always hearing the same excuses.

Using 'Estar'

Use the verb estar (to be, for states) with harta to describe the temporary state of being fed up, not ser (to be, for permanent traits).

Missing the Connector

Mistake:Estoy harta con mi trabajo.

Correction: Estoy harta de mi trabajo. (Always use *de* to connect 'harta' to the thing causing the frustration.)

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