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How to Say "I'm tired" in Spanish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Estoy cansado
"I'm tired" in Spanish 路 say it like eh-stoy kahn-sah-doh

The most natural way to say "I'm tired" in Spanish is Estoy cansado. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Estoy fatigado
More formal or literary way to express tiredness
Estoy agotado
Used when feeling extremely tired

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to express that you are feeling tired. It can be used in both casual and formal settings. You can say it after a long day at work or after physical activity.

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Examples in Spanish

SpanishEnglish
Hoy he trabajado mucho y estoy cansado.I worked a lot today and I am tired.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to say 'soy cansado', which is incorrect; use 'estoy' instead.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Estoy cansado, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Spanish with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Can I say 'estoy cansada'?

Yes, if you are female, you would say 'estoy cansada'.

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