Cansada (en. Tired)

/kanˈsada/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Feeling or showing fatigue.
After working all day, I am very tired.
Después de trabajar todo el día, estoy muy cansada.
That has become tired in a figurative sense, such as from waiting or from a situation.
I am tired of the same excuses.
Estoy cansada de las mismas excusas.
That has lost its energy or vitality.
The walk left me tired.
La caminata me dejó cansada.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'cansar', which comes from the Latin 'cansare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be tired of something
To feel fatigue or weariness regarding a situation or thing.
estar cansada de algo
tired of waiting
To feel fatigue or frustration from waiting a long time.
cansada de esperar
not to be tired
To feel energetic or not to be fatigued.
no estar cansada

Related Words

fatigue
State of being tired.
cansancio
rest
Interruption of work or activity to recover.
descanso
exhaustion
State of total physical or mental weariness.
agotamiento

Slang Meanings

To be worn out
After exercising, I feel worn out.
Después de hacer ejercicio, me siento molida.
To be exhausted
I don’t know how tired I am; I’m exhausted.
No sé cómo estoy de cansada, estoy hecha polvo.
To be dead tired
Today was a long day; I’m dead tired.
Hoy fue un día largo, estoy frita.