be fatigued

[bi ˈfætɪɡd]
verb phrase
estar fatigado/fatigada
1. to feel extremely tired or exhausted; to lack energy or strength
After working twelve hours, I am fatigued and need to rest.
Depois de trabalhar doze horas, estou fatigado e preciso descansar.
2. to be worn out physically or mentally due to prolonged effort
The athletes were fatigued after the marathon.
Os atletas estavam fatigados após a maratona.
3. to experience a reduction in capacity or effectiveness due to continued strain
Metal becomes fatigued under repeated stress.
O metal fica fatigado sob estresse repetido.
The phrase 'be fatigued' is more formal and medical than everyday English. In Brazil, 'estar cansado' is more commonly used in casual speech, while 'estar fatigado' appears in formal, medical, or technical contexts. The term is frequently used in occupational health and sports medicine discussions.
NYC Slang
beat, gassed, wiped out
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be tiredbe exhaustedbe wearybe worn outbe drained
Antonyms / Antônimos
be energeticbe refreshedbe invigoratedbe restedbe revitalized

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estar fatigado/fatigada
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
estar cansado/cansada
more common colloquial alternative
São Paulo
estar fatigado/fatigada ou estar de saco cheio
formal or colloquial depending on context
Portugal
estar fatigado/fatigada
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'estar cansado/cansada'

Related Words

fatiguefatigue syndromeexhaustionwearinesslethargy

Related Idioms & Phrases

dead on one's feet
running on empty
at the end of one's rope
to burn the candle at both ends
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