Exhausted in Spanish 🇪🇸

agotado

A tricky near-false cognate! How can you remember that agotado is exhausted, not agitated? Say “agotado” to yourself three times in the most dramatic exhausted voice you have 😀

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Tips to remember the word “agotado”:

1. Visualize it: Imagine someone collapsing on the ground from exhaustion.
2. Associate it: Connect the word “agotado” with the English word “got tired.” “A” in “agotado” can be associated with “away” or “without,” so someone “away from energy.”
3. Practice with related words: Learn other words related to exhaustion, such as “cansado” (tired) or “fatigado” (fatigued).
4. Use it in context: Try to incorporate the word “agotado” in your daily conversations or writing exercises.

“Agotado” is an adjective commonly used in Spanish to describe someone or something that is exhausted or worn out. It can refer to physical or mental exhaustion, indicating a complete depletion of energy or resources. It can be used to describe a person, an object, or a situation.

Other words that have a similar meaning to “agotado” include “extenuado” (exhausted), “rendido” (spent), “cansado” (tired), “fatigado” (fatigued), “apenado” (weary), or “exhausto” (drained). These terms can be used interchangeably to convey the state of exhaustion.

In some context, it’s worth noting that “agotado” can be used informally or in slang to express being sold out. For example, if a store ran out of a product, you could say “¡Está agotado!” meaning “It’s sold out!” or “It’s all gone!” However, this usage may vary depending on the region.

Examples of sentences using “agotado”:

1. Estoy agotado después de correr maratón. (I’m exhausted after running a marathon).
2. Ella está agotada mentalmente por el estrés del trabajo. (She is mentally exhausted due to work stress).
3. Los recursos del proyecto están agotados. (The project resources are depleted).
4. Mi perro está agotado después de jugar todo el día. (My dog is worn out after playing all day).
5. No pude estudiar mucho anoche, así que estoy agotado para el examen de hoy. (I couldn’t study much last night, so I’m exhausted for today’s exam).

Remember to adapt the verb or adjective form of “agotado” based on the gender and number of the noun it modifies (agotada, agotados, agotadas). Practice and repetition are key to solidify the meaning and usage of this word.

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