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"Estoy cansado" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm tired", and "tengo sueño" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm sleepy". Learn more about the difference between "estoy cansado" and "tengo sueño" below.
estoy cansado(
ehs
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toy
 
kahn
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sah
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doh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. I'm tired (contraction)
¿Quieres venir a pasear? - No, estoy cansado.Do you want to go for a walk? - No, I'm tired.
b. I am tired
Déjame dormir que estoy cansada.Let me sleep. I am tired.
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tengo sueño(
tehng
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goh
 
sweh
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nyoh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. I'm sleepy
Tengo sueño. Me voy a echar una siesta.I'm sleepy. I'm going to have a nap.
b. I am sleepy
Tengo sueño así que me voy a acostar.I am sleepy, so I'm going to go to bed.
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