Incansable (en. Tireless)

[inkɑn'sable]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a person who works or fights without rest.
María's volunteering is tireless; she always helps others.
El voluntariado de María es incansable, siempre ayuda a los demás.
It indicates extreme persistence or dedication.
His effort to improve the community is tireless.
Su esfuerzo por mejorar la comunidad es incansable.
It applies to processes that do not stop.
The pursuit of knowledge is a tireless task.
La búsqueda del conocimiento es una tarea incansable.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'incansabilis', where 'in-' is a negating prefix and 'cansabilis' means 'that can be tired'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Tireless work
It refers to constant and unrelenting work.
trabajo incansable
Tireless struggle
It indicates persistent effort in the face of adversity.
lucha incansable

Related Words

Tired
One who feels exhaustion or fatigue.
cansado
Fatigue
A sensation of weakness or tiredness.
fatiga

Slang Meanings

A person who doesn't stop
That guy is tireless; he's always doing something.
Ese chico es un incansable, siempre está haciendo algo.
A working machine
My boss is tireless; he doesn't take days off.
Mi jefe es un incansable, no se toma días libres.