Cansancio (en. Fatigue)

/kanˈsanjθjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Feeling of fatigue or exhaustion.
Fatigue became evident after the long walk.
El cansancio se hacía evidente después de la larga caminata.
Lack of energy or vigor.
The accumulated fatigue prevented him from concentrating on work.
El cansancio acumulado le impidió concentrarse en el trabajo.
State of being tired.
After studying all night, I woke up with deep fatigue.
Después de estudiar toda la noche, me desperté con un profundo cansancio.

Etymology

From Latin 'cansantia', meaning fatigue or exhaustion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chronic fatigue
Persistent state of fatigue that lasts weeks or more.
cansancio crónico
fight against fatigue
Trying to stay awake or active despite being tired.
luchar contra el cansancio
suffer from fatigue
Experiencing a sense of great fatigue.
sufrir de cansancio

Related Words

fatigue
Feeling of weak forces or lack of energy.
fatiga
exhaustion
Extreme state of fatigue, often physical.
agotamiento
rest
Period of time when one does not work or relaxes.
descanso

Slang Meanings

To be worn out
After the party, I'm worn out and just want to sleep.
Después de la fiesta, estoy fundido y solo quiero dormir.
To be dead on one's feet
I can't take it anymore, I'm dead on my feet after so many hours non-stop.
No puedo más, caigo de sueño después de tantas horas sin parar.
To be a zombie
Don't talk to him, he's like a zombie from fatigue.
No hables con él, está como un zombie de cansancio.