Harto

Harto is a Spanish adjective expressing a state of being fed up, tired, or satiated to the point of dislike or weariness. It can describe physical fullness from food (e.g., "estar harto de comer") or emotional and mental exhaustion from a situation, person, or activity (e.g., "estar harto de la política"). The degree of 'harto' can vary, ranging from mild annoyance to outright disgust or complete detachment.

Harto meaning with examples

• Después de la cena navideña, estaba harto de turrón y polvorones. Literally stuffed with sweets! I felt so full, I couldn't even look at another piece of dessert. My stomach ached, and I promised myself I'd stick to salads for a week. The feeling of fullness was overwhelming, I never wanted to eat again!
• El jefe era tan exigente que sus empleados estaban hartos de sus demandas. His constant criticisms made them tired and I rate the job down. The workers were utterly exhausted with his unending requests and the way he'd complain if things were not right. They were always on edge, worried about making a mistake. They needed a change.
• La niña estaba harta de esperar en la consulta del médico y empezó a llorar. The little girl was fed up with the long wait. Hours of boredom wore her down, and the situation turned a crying mood on. She was hungry and wanted to go home, the wait was too much, and she was tired. No game could comfort her!
• Estoy harto de escuchar las mismas quejas de mi vecino. He grumbled all day and now it has become a ritual! The repetitiveness of his complaints was boring and annoying. His constant negativity had begun to grate on my nerves, and I was longing for some peace and quiet. It made me want to go for a vacation.