no poder dar un paso más
Not being able to take another step
'No poder dar un paso más' is a Spanish phrase that translates to 'cannot take another step' in English. It is usually used when someone is extremely tired or exhausted to the point they can't continue with a physical or an abstract task. This can also be employed metaphorically to express extreme mental or emotional exhaustion.
Example sentences using: no poder dar un paso más
Después de correr tanto, no podía dar un paso más.
After running so much, I couldn't take another step.
This phrase describes a situation where the speaker is exhausted from running and feels unable to continue moving.
Cuando llegó a la cima de la montaña, se sintió tan cansado que no pudo dar un paso más.
When he reached the top of the mountain, he felt so tired that he couldn't take another step.
In this example, the speaker illustrates the fatigue experienced after a challenging climb, emphasizing the physical limitation faced.
El niño se asustó tanto que no podía dar un paso más hacia la oscuridad.
The child was so scared that he couldn't take another step into the darkness.
Here, the phrase highlights the emotional response of fear, preventing the child from moving forward into a dark place.