Spanish Expression · Intermediate
estar hecho/a polvo
to be exhausted / worn out
Pronunciation: es-TÁR É-cho PÓL-vo
Meaning
To be extremely tired or completely worn out physically or emotionally.
Example
Después del viaje tan largo, estoy hecho polvo.
After such a long trip, I'm exhausted.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice estar hecho/a polvo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.