Fatiga (en. Fatigue)

/faˈtiɣa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Extreme tiredness that affects physical or mental performance.
The accumulated fatigue prevented her from concentrating on the exam.
La fatiga acumulada le impidió concentrarse en el examen.
A sensation of generalized weakness.
He suffered from fatigue after the long walk.
Sufrió de fatiga después de la larga caminata.
A state of exhaustion that can be temporary or chronic.
Chronic fatigue can be a symptom of an underlying illness.
La fatiga crónica puede ser un síntoma de una enfermedad subyacente.

Etymology

From Latin 'fatiga', which means 'tiredness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in fatigue
To feel extremely tired or exhausted.
estar en fatiga
to not give any more due to fatigue
To have no more strength due to tiredness.
no dar más de sí por la fatiga
to suffer from fatigue
To experience a state of intense tiredness.
sufrir de fatiga

Related Words

tiredness
A state of being tired.
cansancio
exhaustion
Extreme fatigue or weariness.
agotamiento
fatigue
A state of prolonged tiredness.
fatigamiento

Slang Meanings

To be worn out
After working all weekend, I'm worn out.
Después de trabajar todo el fin de semana, estoy hecho polvo.
To be down
I can't go out tonight, I'm too worn out from working.
No puedo salir esta noche, estoy chafado de tanto trabajar.
To be beat
After the gym, I'm beat.
Después del gym, estoy molido.