Cansa (en. Tires)

/kanˈsa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Cause fatigue or boredom.
The long walk tires me a lot.
La larga caminata me cansa mucho.
Reach a state of weariness or disinterest.
The repetition of the same tasks tires me.
La repetición de las mismas tareas me cansa.
Colloquial use to express that one is tired of something or someone.
I'm tired of always hearing the same complaints.
Me cansa escuchar siempre las mismas quejas.

Etymology

From the verb 'cansar', which comes from the Latin 'cansare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cansa
It is used to express that one feels fatigue or boredom.
cansa
doesn't tire me
Indicates that something does not cause boredom or fatigue.
no me cansa
I'm tired of
It is used to indicate that something provokes weariness.
me canso de

Related Words

fatigue
State of being tired.
cansancio
to tire
To cause fatigue.
cansar
wear and tear
Loss of energy or strength due to exertion.
desgaste

Slang Meanings

To be exhausted from a repetitive activity.
I'm tired of always doing the same thing.
Estoy canso de hacer siempre lo mismo.
To feel irritated by a prolonged situation.
That talk has me tired.
Esa charla me tiene cansa.