A1 Idiom Informal

Estar hecho/a polvo

To be exhausted

Meaning

To be extremely tired or worn out.

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Cultural Background

It is a very common phrase used in daily conversation among friends. While understood, Mexicans might prefer 'estoy reventado' or 'estoy molido'.

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Gender Agreement

Always check if you are talking about yourself, a man, or a woman.

Meaning

To be extremely tired or worn out.

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Gender Agreement

Always check if you are talking about yourself, a man, or a woman.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct form.

Después de la clase de baile, María está _____ polvo.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hecha

María is feminine, so we use 'hecha'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct form. Fill Blank A1

Después de la clase de baile, María está _____ polvo.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hecha

María is feminine, so we use 'hecha'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal. Use 'Estoy muy cansado'.

Related Phrases

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Estar reventado

synonym

To be busted/exhausted

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Estar molido

similar

To be ground up

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