معنی
Expresses a state of fatigue or exhaustion.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Brazil, 'tô cansado' is often followed by a deep sigh and a mention of the 'correria' (the rush). It's a way to start a conversation about how busy life is. In Portugal, you might hear 'estou estafado', which implies a more stressful kind of tiredness, often related to work burnout. In Luanda, tiredness is often expressed in the context of the heat and the 'kizomba' (parties). 'Estou mambo cansado' (slangy) can be heard. Being 'cansado' is a valid reason to skip social events without causing offense, as long as you sound sincere.
The 'Tô' shortcut
Always use 'Tô' instead of 'Estou' in casual conversation to sound 10x more native.
Gender Check
If you are a woman, saying 'cansado' is a very common mistake that native speakers will notice immediately.
معنی
Expresses a state of fatigue or exhaustion.
The 'Tô' shortcut
Always use 'Tô' instead of 'Estou' in casual conversation to sound 10x more native.
Gender Check
If you are a woman, saying 'cansado' is a very common mistake that native speakers will notice immediately.
Polite Refusal
If you don't want to go somewhere, 'Estou cansado' is the perfect, no-questions-asked excuse.
خودت رو بسنج
Select the correct form for a woman speaking.
Eu ____ muito ____.
Women must use the feminine 'cansada' and the verb 'estar' for temporary states.
Fill in the blank with the correct contraction (de + o/a).
Estou cansado ____ (de + o) trabalho.
'De' + 'o' becomes 'do'.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Vamos correr no parque? B: Agora não, ____.
'Estou cansado' is the logical reason to decline physical exercise.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just finished a 12-hour shift.
'Exausto' is a stronger version of 'cansado', perfect for a 12-hour shift.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Estar vs. Ser with Cansado
Levels of Tiredness
Light
- • Um pouco cansado
Medium
- • Cansado
- • Fadigado
Heavy
- • Exausto
- • Morto
- • Só o pó
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاEu ____ muito ____.
Women must use the feminine 'cansada' and the verb 'estar' for temporary states.
Estou cansado ____ (de + o) trabalho.
'De' + 'o' becomes 'do'.
A: Vamos correr no parque? B: Agora não, ____.
'Estou cansado' is the logical reason to decline physical exercise.
You just finished a 12-hour shift.
'Exausto' is a stronger version of 'cansado', perfect for a 12-hour shift.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, for a boring movie use 'chato'. 'Cansado' is for how you feel, not the movie itself, though you can say the movie 'me cansou' (tired me out).
It depends on the speaker. Men say 'cansado', women say 'cansada'.
'Exausto' is much stronger, like 100% energy gone, while 'cansado' can be just 50%.
You say 'Estou cansado de você'. Be careful, it's quite harsh!
Yes, it's neutral and not disrespectful, but 'Estou um pouco fatigado' might sound more professional.
It's a common hyperbole meaning 'I'm dead tired'.
Yes, it's the standard word in all Portuguese-speaking countries.
Add an 's': 'Estamos cansados'.
Not exactly. Use 'com sono' if you want to sleep right now.
The opposite is 'descansado' (rested) or 'disposto' (ready/energetic).
عبارات مرتبط
Estar exausto
similarTo be exhausted
Estar com sono
similarTo be sleepy
Estar fadigado
specialized formTo be fatigued
Estar moído
synonymTo be 'ground up' / very tired
Estar de saco cheio
similarTo be fed up
Estar descansado
contrastTo be rested
