How to Say "weary" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “weary” is “cansado” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Estoy muy cansado después del trabajo, necesito dormir.
I am very tired after work, I need to sleep.
¿Estás cansada, María? Te ves agotada.
Are you tired, Maria? You look exhausted.
Los niños estaban cansados de tanto correr en el parque.
The children were tired from running so much in the park.
State of Being (Estar)
Since being tired is a temporary condition or state, you must always use the verb 'estar' (to be) with 'cansado' (e.g., 'Estoy cansado').
Match the Person
Like most Spanish descriptive words, 'cansado' must match the gender and number of the person or thing it describes: 'cansada' (feminine singular), 'cansados' (masculine plural), 'cansadas' (feminine plural).
Using the Wrong 'To Be' Verb
Mistake: “Soy cansado.”
Correction: Estoy cansado. Using 'ser' (Soy) implies being tired is a permanent characteristic, which isn't usually true.
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