Cansarse (en. Tire)

/kanˈsaɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To lose energy as a result of physical or mental effort.
After running, I got very tired.
Después de correr, me cansé mucho.
To suffer exhaustion from having engaged in an activity for an extended period.
I got tired of studying all night.
Me cansé de estudiar toda la noche.
To feel disinterest or boredom for something.
I got tired of listening to the same song.
Me cansé de escuchar la misma canción.

Etymology

From the Latin 'cansare', which means 'to tire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get tired of something
To lose interest or patience for something.
cansarse de algo
one must not get tired
Not to give up in the face of difficulties.
no hay que cansarse

Related Words

tiredness
State of being tired.
cansancio
tiring
That causes tiredness.
cansador

Slang Meanings

To be exhausted.
I'm exhausted after that party.
Estoy reventado después de esa fiesta.
To be high.
I left so late that now I’m high.
Salí tan tarde que ahora estoy chutado.