están cansados

they're tired

están cansados(ehs-tahn kahn-sah-dohs)

phrase

1. (they need a rest; third person plural)

a. they're tired

Eva y Manuel dicen que no van a salir esta noche porque están cansados.

Eva and Manuel say they won't go out this evening because they're tired.

b. are tired

¿Vienes a buscarnos en el carro? Los niños están cansados.

Will you come to pick us up in the car? The children are tired.

2. (you need a rest; second person plural)

a. you're tired

Si están cansados, siéntense un rato.

If you're tired, sit down for a while.

3. (they're fed up; third person plural)

a. they're tired

¿Por qué quieren irse a vivir a la ciudad? - Porque están cansados de vivir en el campo.

Why do they want to move to the city? - Because they're tired of living in the country.

b. are tired

Los trabajadores están cansados de que les pisoteen sus derechos.

Workers are tired of having their rights trampled upon.

4. (you're fed up; third person plural)

a. you're tired

Sé que están cansados de esperar, pero no se vayan, por favor. El médico les atenderá en cinco minutos.

I know you're tired of waiting, but don't leave, please. The doctor will see you in five minutes.