A2 verb Neutral

Cansar

kɐ̃ˈsaɾ
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Ejemplos

1

Ele cansa muito rápido.

describing someone who fatigues easily

He gets tired very quickly.

2

Cansa-me ver tanta injustiça.

describing emotional or mental fatigue from an observation

It tires me to see so much injustice.

3

Não te canses a correr tanto.

a warning or advice about physical exertion

Don't tire yourself out running so much.

4

O trabalho cansou-o bastante.

describing the effect of work

The work tired him out a lot.

5

Vamos descansar para não nos cansarmos.

a group decision to prevent fatigue

Let's rest so we don't get tired.

Colocaciones comunes

cansar muito
cansar facilmente
cansar a vista
não cansar

Se confunde a menudo con

Cansar vs cansada

feminine form of tired

Cansar vs cansado

masculine form of tired

Patrones gramaticales

verb to get tired verb to tire

How to Use It

Notas de uso

'Cansar' is a versatile verb that can be used transitively or intransitively. When used intransitively, it means 'to get tired' or 'to become tired' (e.g., 'Eu me cansei de tanto andar' - I got tired from walking so much). When used transitively, it means 'to tire someone out' or 'to make someone tired' (e.g., 'O trabalho me cansa' - The work tires me out). The reflexive form, 'cansar-se,' is very common and emphasizes the subject experiencing the tiredness. You can also use 'estar cansado/a' (to be tired) as an adjective, which is perhaps even more frequently used than the verb form itself. For example, 'Estou cansado' is a very common way to say 'I am tired.' The noun form is 'cansaço' (tiredness or fatigue). It's important to distinguish between physical and mental tiredness, though 'cansar' can encompass both.

Errores comunes

A common mistake is confusing 'cansar' (to tire/get tired) with 'cansado' (tired, adjective). Remember 'cansar' is the verb describing the action of becoming tired or making someone tired, while 'cansado' describes the state.

Tips

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Word Usage

'Cansar' is a versatile verb in Portuguese, most commonly meaning 'to tire' or 'to get tired.' It can be used reflexively as 'cansar-se' to emphasize the subject getting tired.

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Common Mistakes

A common mistake is confusing 'cansar' with 'estar cansado.' While 'cansar' means 'to get tired,' 'estar cansado' means 'to be tired' (a state of being).

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Contextual Use

You might hear 'Cansar de' followed by a noun or infinitive to express getting tired of something or doing something, e.g., 'Cansar de trabalhar' (to get tired of working).

Origen de la palabra

From Vulgar Latin *campsāre, from Latin campus (“field”); compare Spanish cansar.

Contexto cultural

In Portuguese-speaking cultures, the concept of 'cansar' (to get tired) is often openly expressed and understood as a natural human experience. It's common for people to acknowledge their fatigue, whether it's from physical exertion, mental strain, or a long day. There isn't typically a stigma associated with feeling tired; rather, it's seen as a valid reason to rest or take a break. In more informal settings, you might hear expressions like 'Estou morto de cansaço' (I'm dead from tiredness) to emphasize extreme fatigue. The culture generally values hard work, but also recognizes the importance of rest and recuperation, making 'cansar' a widely accepted and often-used term in daily conversation.

Truco para recordar

Think of 'cansado' (tired) sounding like 'canso' (I rest) after a long effort. So, 'cansar' means to get to that state of needing rest.

Preguntas frecuentes

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In the present tense, 'cansar' (to get tired) is conjugated as follows: - Eu canso (I get tired) - Tu cansas (You [informal] get tired) - Ele/Ela/Você cansa (He/She/You [formal] gets tired) - Nós cansamos (We get tired) - Vós cansais (You [plural, informal] get tired) - Eles/Elas/Vocês cansam (They/You [plural, formal] get tired)

In the past tense, specifically the preterite (simple past), 'cansar' is conjugated as: - Eu cansei (I got tired) - Tu cansaste (You [informal] got tired) - Ele/Ela/Você cansou (He/She/You [formal] got tired) - Nós cansamos (We got tired) - Vós cansastes (You [plural, informal] got tired) - Eles/Elas/Vocês cansaram (They/You [plural, formal] got tired)

Yes, 'cansar' is very commonly used reflexively as 'cansar-se' (to get tired oneself or to tire oneself out). When used reflexively, it often emphasizes the act of becoming tired. For example: - Eu me cansei de tanto trabalhar. (I got tired from working so much.) - Ele se cansa facilmente. (He gets tired easily.) - Nós nos cansamos da espera. (We got tired of waiting.)

Here are a few common phrases and expressions using 'cansar': - **Cansar a vista:** To strain one's eyes. - **Cansar a paciência:** To try someone's patience, to exhaust someone's patience. - **Cansar de + infinitive:** To get tired of doing something (e.g., 'Cansar de esperar' - to get tired of waiting). - **Isso cansa!** That's tiring! / That's exhausting! - **Não se cansa de...:** Don't you ever get tired of... (often used rhetorically).

Ponte a prueba

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Eu ______ facilmente depois de um longo dia de trabalho.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
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Ele não pode correr muito, ele ______ rápido.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
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Nós ______ de esperar por você.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:

Puntuación: /3

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