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When you're tired and need to rest
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Cansado means tired and is the past participle of cansar0, so it describes someone who has been tired out.
cansado
tired, worn out
Describes someone who is tired and needs to rest.
Estoy cansado después de correr diez kilómetrosI'm tired after running ten kilometers
Mi madre llegó muy cansada del trabajoMy mother came home really worn out from work
tiring, exhausting (with ser)
Describes something that tires you out, like a long trip or a demanding job.
El viaje en autobús fue muy cansadoThe bus ride was very tiring
Cuidar a tres niños pequeños es cansadoLooking after three small kids is exhausting
cansado de
tired of, fed up with
When you're literally "tired of" something.
Estoy cansado de esperar el autobúsI'm tired of waiting for the bus
Ella está cansada de sus excusasShe's fed up with his excuses