Tired in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'tired' is 'cansado', pronounced kahn-SAH-doh (IPA: /kanˈsado/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: cansados).
Pronunciation: kahn-SAH-doh
| Spanish | cansado |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | kahn-SAH-doh · /kanˈsado/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | cansados |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'cansado'
- Estoy cansado después del trabajo.
I am tired after work. - ¿Estás cansada? Podemos descansar.
Are you tired? We can rest. (to a woman) - Los niños están cansados porque jugaron todo el día.
The children are tired because they played all day. - Estaba tan cansada anoche que me dormí en el sofá antes de la cena.
I was so tired last night that I fell asleep on the couch before dinner. (woman speaking)
Common Phrases with 'cansado'
- estar muerto de cansancio
to be dead tired - estar cansado de
to be tired of (fed up with)
How to Use 'cansado'
Always estar cansado/cansada — ser cansado means a person is tiresome or boring, a completely different meaning. The adjective agrees: cansado, cansada, cansados, cansadas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'tired' in Spanish?
'Tired' in Spanish is 'cansado', pronounced kahn-SAH-doh.
How do you spell 'cansado'?
It is spelled c-a-n-s-a-d-o.
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