be exhausting

ser agotador

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be exhausting(

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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g. Everybody please stand up.).

intransitive verb phrase

1. (to cause to be tired)

a. ser agotador

This job is exhausting. I need a vacation.Este trabajo es agotador. Necesito vacaciones.

This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.

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Obviously, I love my son with all my heart, but he's exhausting. He just has so much energy.Quiero a mi hijo con todo el corazón, claro, pero me agota. Es que tiene tanta energía.

The trip is going to be exhausting. I think we should allow a few days to recover.El viaje nos va a agotar. Creo que deberíamos dejar unos días para recuperarnos.

2. (to exasperate)

This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.

no direct translation

Laura is exhausting. She always has to find something to complain about.Laura me harta. Siempre tiene que buscar algún motivo de quejarse.

Oh my God, you're exhausting. Will you stop peppering me with questions?Dios mío, me cansas. Deja de hacerme tantas preguntas, ¿quieres?

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