Adjective · A1 · Spanish glossary
Cansado: tired
cansado
Pronunciation: kahn-SAH-doh (stress the capital letters)
Cansado means “tired” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: tired
- How to say it: kahn-SAH-doh
- Forms: cansado, cansada, cansados, cansadas
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “cansado” means and how to use it
Cansado means “tired.” You almost always use it with estar.
Forms of “cansado”
| Describes | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | cansado | cansados |
| Feminine | cansada | cansadas |
Adjectives agree with the noun they describe.
Examples with audio
- Estoy muy cansado hoy.I am very tired today.
- Mi mamá llega cansada del trabajo.My mom comes home tired from work.
- Los niños están cansados.The children are tired.
Usage tip
With ser, “es cansado” means that something is tiring: el viaje es cansado. With estar, “estoy cansado” describes your state.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “tired” in Spanish?
“tired” in Spanish is “cansado.” It is pronounced kahn-SAH-doh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “cansado”?
Say kahn-SAH-doh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
How does “cansado” change for feminine and plural?
The forms are “cansado,” “cansada,” “cansados,” and “cansadas.”
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