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agotamiento means exhaustion — a common term in Medical Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: December 3, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

agotamiento

noun • /[a-go-ta-MYEN-to]/

exhaustion

Example:

El paciente sufre de agotamiento extremo.

The patient is suffering from extreme exhaustion.

🧠 What does agotamiento mean?

Agotamiento is a masculine noun that means exhaustion, depletion, or burnout. It describes a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue, often resulting from prolonged effort, stress, or illness. This term is stronger than 'cansancio' (tiredness). In a broader sense, it can also refer to the depletion or using up of resources, like 'el agotamiento de los recursos naturales' (the exhaustion of natural resources).

📚 Extra examples

  • El médico diagnosticó al paciente con agotamiento por estrés.
    The doctor diagnosed the patient with exhaustion due to stress.
  • Después de correr el maratón, sentía un agotamiento total.
    After running the marathon, I felt complete exhaustion.
  • El agotamiento de las reservas de agua es un problema grave en la región.
    The depletion of the water reserves is a serious problem in the region.
  • Muchos profesionales de la salud sufren de agotamiento laboral.
    Many healthcare professionals suffer from work-related burnout.

💡 Did You Know?

'Agotamiento' comes from the verb 'agotar', which means 'to use up' or 'to exhaust'. This connection is visible in both its meanings: the exhaustion of a person's energy and the depletion of a resource, like water or oil. The root 'gota' means 'drop', suggesting the idea of using something up to the very last drop.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "agotamiento"

Synonyms: cansancio extremo, fatiga, extenuación, postración
Opposites: energía, vitalidad, vigor, fuerza

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'exhaustion' in Spanish?
The most direct translation for 'exhaustion' is 'agotamiento'. Another common word is 'cansancio extremo' (extreme tiredness).
How do you pronounce 'agotamiento' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is /a.ɣo.taˈmjen.to/. The stress falls on the second-to-last syllable, '-mien-'.
How do you use 'agotamiento' in a sentence?
'Agotamiento' is used as a noun. A common structure is 'sentir agotamiento' (to feel exhaustion) or 'sufrir de agotamiento' (to suffer from exhaustion). For example: 'Siento un gran agotamiento después de la semana de exámenes.'
What is the English translation of 'agotamiento'?
The primary English translation of 'agotamiento' is 'exhaustion'. It can also mean 'depletion' or 'burnout' depending on the context.
Does 'agotamiento' change for gender or number?
'Agotamiento' is a masculine noun ('el agotamiento'). It is an uncountable noun and is typically used in the singular form. It does not change for gender.
Is 'agotamiento' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'agotamiento' is quite common, especially in contexts related to health, work, and physical activity. While 'cansancio' (tiredness) is more frequent for everyday fatigue, 'agotamiento' is used to describe a more severe state.
Does 'agotamiento' have slang or double meanings?
'Agotamiento' does not typically have slang meanings. Its primary meanings relate to the exhaustion of a person or the depletion of resources. The context usually makes the intended meaning clear.
Is 'agotamiento' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The use of 'agotamiento' is consistent across Spain and Latin America. It is a standard term understood everywhere in the Spanish-speaking world to mean exhaustion or depletion.

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