espanolEn los cuidadores formales e informales el burnout se presenta en algun momento de su vida con manifestaciones fisicas y emocionales similares, afectando con mas altos niveles a los cuidadores informales, lo cual esta relacionado con la ausencia de remuneracion economica, tener a cargo otras labores como ser ama de casa, ser hijas o esposas de la persona receptora del cuidado y un bajo nivel de escolaridad, las principales manifestaciones son: ira, frustracion, periodos de insomnio, irritabilidad, ansiedad y depresion. Se requieren programas de apoyo con estrategias de afrontamiento adaptativas para la prevencion del burnout. EnglishIn formal and informal caregivers the burnout is presented in any moment of their lives with similar physical and emotional manifestations, affecting informal caregivers in higher levels, which is related to the absence of economical remuneration, being in charge of other tasks such as being housewives, being daughters or wives of the person that receives the care, and a low scholarship levels. The main manifestations are: Anger, frustration, insomnia periods, irritability, anxiety and depression.Support programs with adaptive coping strategies for the prevention of burnout are re-quired.