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How to Say "wiped out" in Spanish

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fundido

foon-DEE-dohfunˈdiðo

adjectiveB1informal
Use 'fundido' when you want to informally express that you are completely exhausted, as if all your energy has been depleted.
A tired person sitting on a plush sofa with their head resting back and eyes closed.

Examples

Después de correr la maratón, estoy completamente fundido.

After running the marathon, I am completely wiped out.

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
Choose 'matado' in casual conversations to convey that you are extremely tired or worn out, often after a demanding activity.
A storybook illustration of a student completely exhausted, slumped over a wooden desk with their eyes closed.

Examples

No puedo más, llegué a casa matado después de la mudanza.

I can't take it anymore, I got home wiped out after the move.

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.

tirado

tee-RAH-dohtiˈɾa.ðo

adjectiveB2informal
Use 'tirado' to describe a state of extreme physical exhaustion, often implying you feel too tired to even move.
A cartoon runner slumped over, sweating heavily, looking completely exhausted after finishing an activity.

Examples

El viaje en autobús de 10 horas me dejó tirado.

The 10-hour bus trip left me wiped out.

Después de trabajar doce horas, llegué a casa tirado.

After working twelve hours, I arrived home exhausted.

Ella estaba tirada de la tristeza por las malas noticias.

She was worn out with sadness because of the bad news.

Figurative Use

This meaning is figurative, meaning you are 'thrown down' by exhaustion. It emphasizes a complete lack of energy.

terminado

ter-mee-NAH-dohteɾ.miˈna.ðo

adjectiveB2colloquial
Employ 'terminado' colloquially to indicate that you have reached the end of your energy reserves and are exhausted.
A cartoonish figure lying flat on their back on the ground, completely motionless and wiped out after a long effort.

Examples

Después de estudiar toda la noche, estoy terminado.

After studying all night, I'm wiped out.

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).

Informal vs. Slightly More Formal

The main confusion lies between the very informal 'fundido' and 'matado' versus the slightly more colloquial 'tirado' and 'terminado'. While all express exhaustion, 'fundido' and 'matado' are generally safer for most informal situations, whereas 'tirado' and 'terminado' can feel a bit more intense or specific in their implication of depletion.

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