Portuguese · Emotions & Feelings
Cansado
[/kɐ̃ˈzadu/]
Tired
Beginneradjective
Definition
In need of sleep or rest; weary.
Com necessidade de dormir ou descansar; fatigado.
Example
Estou muito cansado depois do dia longo.
I am very tired after the long day.
Etymology
'Cansado' comes from the Latin 'cansatus', meaning fatigued or weary, carrying the same meaning into modern Portuguese.
How & Where It’s Used
'Cansado' is often used in everyday conversation, showing a colloquial register, and is applicable in both formal and informal settings.