A1 Expression 中性

Estou cansado/a.

I'm tired.

意思

Expresses a state of fatigue or exhaustion.

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文化背景

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.

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The 'Tô' shortcut

Always use 'Tô' instead of 'Estou' in casual conversation to sound 10x more native.

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Gender Check

If you are a woman, saying 'cansado' is a very common mistake that native speakers will notice immediately.

意思

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.

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Polite Refusal

If you don't want to go somewhere, 'Estou cansado' is the perfect, no-questions-asked excuse.

自我测试

Select the correct form for a woman speaking.

Eu ____ muito ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: estou, cansada

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.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: do

'De' + 'o' becomes 'do'.

Complete the dialogue naturally.

A: Vamos correr no parque? B: Agora não, ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: estou cansado

'Estou cansado' is the logical reason to decline physical exercise.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You just finished a 12-hour shift.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Estou exausto

'Exausto' is a stronger version of 'cansado', perfect for a 12-hour shift.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Estar vs. Ser with Cansado

Estou cansado
Temporary state I am tired right now.
Sou cansado
Permanent trait I am a tired/boring person.

Levels of Tiredness

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Light

  • Um pouco cansado
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Medium

  • Cansado
  • Fadigado
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Heavy

  • Exausto
  • Morto
  • Só o pó

练习题库

4 练习
Select the correct form for a woman speaking. Choose A1

Eu ____ muito ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: estou, cansada

Women must use the feminine 'cansada' and the verb 'estar' for temporary states.

Fill in the blank with the correct contraction (de + o/a). Fill Blank A2

Estou cansado ____ (de + o) trabalho.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: do

'De' + 'o' becomes 'do'.

Complete the dialogue naturally. dialogue_completion A1

A: Vamos correr no parque? B: Agora não, ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: estou cansado

'Estou cansado' is the logical reason to decline physical exercise.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

You just finished a 12-hour shift.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Estou exausto

'Exausto' is a stronger version of 'cansado', perfect for a 12-hour shift.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

No, 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).

相关表达

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Estar exausto

similar

To be exhausted

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Estar com sono

similar

To be sleepy

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Estar fadigado

specialized form

To be fatigued

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Estar moído

synonym

To be 'ground up' / very tired

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Estar de saco cheio

similar

To be fed up

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Estar descansado

contrast

To be rested

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