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How to Say "spent" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “spent” is “pasó” — use 'pasó' when referring to how a period of time, such as a vacation, weekend, or holiday, was used or passed.

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pasó

verbB1
Use 'pasó' when referring to how a period of time, such as a vacation, weekend, or holiday, was used or passed.

Examples

Ella pasó el fin de semana en las montañas.

She spent the weekend in the mountains.

fundido

foon-DEE-dohfunˈdiðo

adjectiveB1informal
Use 'fundido' to describe a state of extreme physical or mental exhaustion, as if all your energy has run out.
A tired person sitting on a plush sofa with their head resting back and eyes closed.

Examples

Después de trabajar doce horas, estoy fundido.

After working twelve hours, I am wiped out.

No puedo salir esta noche, me quedé fundida en el sofá.

I can't go out tonight, I'm completely spent on the sofa.

El entrenamiento de hoy nos dejó fundidos a todos.

Today's training left us all exhausted.

Using with 'Estar'

Always use the verb 'estar' (to be) with this meaning, because exhaustion is a temporary state, not a permanent personality trait.

Fundido vs. Cansado

Mistake: “Using 'fundido' in a formal meeting.”

Correction: Stick to 'cansado' or 'agotado' in formal settings. 'Fundido' is very casual, like saying you're 'fried'.

matado

mah-TAH-dohmaˈtaðo

adjectiveB1informal
Use 'matado' figuratively to express feeling extremely tired or worn out, often due to hard work or a long day.
A storybook illustration of a student completely exhausted, slumped over a wooden desk with their eyes closed.

Examples

Llegué a casa matado después del turno de diez horas.

I got home exhausted after the ten-hour shift.

Mi hermana está matada con los exámenes finales; no ha dormido bien.

My sister is worn out from final exams; she hasn't slept well.

Masculine vs. Feminine

Since this is an adjective, make sure it matches the person you are describing: 'Estoy matado' (if male) or 'Estoy matada' (if female).

Using 'ser' instead of 'estar'

Mistake: “Soy matado.”

Correction: Estoy matado. Use 'estar' because exhaustion is a temporary state, not a permanent characteristic.

terminado

ter-mee-NAH-dohteɾ.miˈna.ðo

adjectiveB2informal
Use 'terminado' in a figurative sense to convey a feeling of being completely exhausted and finished, similar to 'fundido'.
A cartoonish figure lying flat on their back on the ground, completely motionless and wiped out after a long effort.

Examples

Después de trabajar 12 horas, estoy terminado.

After working 12 hours, I'm exhausted.

Este coche está terminado, no creo que arranque.

This car is finished, I don't think it will start.

Las chicas llegaron terminadas del viaje.

The girls arrived worn out from the trip.

Describing a State of Being

Just like when it means 'finished', this meaning uses the verb 'estar' because being exhausted is a temporary state. 'Estoy terminado' (I'm exhausted).

perdidas

per-DEE-dahspeɾˈðiðas

adjectiveB1
Use 'perdidas' to describe time that has been wasted or passed without achieving anything productive.
A high-quality storybook illustration of a melting ice cream cone on the ground.

Examples

Fueron tres horas perdidas en el tráfico.

It was three hours wasted in traffic.

Exhaustion vs. Time Passing

The most common mistake is confusing verbs about passing time with adjectives describing exhaustion. Remember, 'pasó' (from pasar) is for time, while 'fundido', 'matado', and 'terminado' describe feeling worn out.

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