Estoy hecho polvo
Spain, Latin America, casual
The slang for being worn out is Estoy hecho polvo, literally "I am made into dust". Friends also say Estoy muerto, Estoy reventado and Estoy molido.
Meaning: very tired (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Estoy hecho polvo | Spain, Latin America, casual |
| Estoy muerto | casual |
| Estoy reventado | Spain, casual |
| Estoy molido | Latin America, casual |
These phrases describe exhaustion after work, a long trip or a hard workout. The plain word is cansado.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Reventado is more typical of Spain, and molido is common in Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
A woman says Estoy muerta and Estoy molida, and in the phrase hecho polvo the first word changes to hecha.
Did you know?
- Hecho polvo can also describe sadness, not only tiredness.
Examples in context
- Hoy estoy hecho polvo.I am worn out today.
- Después del partido estaba muerto.After the match I was dead tired.
- Estoy molida de tanto caminar.I am exhausted from so much walking.
Example conversation
Clara and her husband Iker arrive home after work in Bilbao.
- Iker¿Qué tal el día?How was your day?
- ClaraEstoy hecha polvo.I am worn out.
- IkerPues cenamos algo rápido y a dormir.Then we will have something quick and go to sleep.
