Phrase · 😏 Irony and understatement
¡Cuidado, no te vayas a cansar!
Careful, don't wear yourself out! (ironic)
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Why every word is where it is
¡Cuidadointerjectioncareful,no1adverbdon'tte2pronoun(yourself)tú · 2ndvayas1verbgoir · subjunctive · present · 2nd sing.a1preposition(to)cansar2verbget tiredinfinitive!
- no → vayas: no + subjunctive: warning
- vayas → cansar: ir a + infinitive
- te → cansar: te … cansar: cansarse
Word for word: “Careful, don't go to get tired!”
Why it's built this way
The notes match the numbers above.
- 1no vayas a + infinitive = mind you don't…: a warning in the present subjunctive. Here it is ironic, aimed at someone doing nothing. Negative imperative and imperative with pronouns →
- 2cansarse = to get tired. The pronoun can go first or attach: no vayas a cansarte. Reflexive verbs and daily routine →
Variations
- ¡Ojo, no te vayas a cansar!
- ¡Despacio, no te vayas a herniar!
- ¡Cuidado, que te vas a cansar!