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    Dormía (en. Slept)

    /dorˈmia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of being in a state of rest during which the body is inactive and consciousness is partially or totally suspended.
    Yesterday, while I was waiting, I was sleeping in the chair.
    Ayer, mientras esperaba, yo dormía en la silla.
    To be in a state of sleep and rest.
    The girl was sleeping peacefully in her bed.
    La niña dormía plácidamente en su cama.
    To take a break or a period of inactivity in which consciousness is closed.
    If you don't wake me up, I would sleep all afternoon.
    Si no me despiertas, dormiría toda la tarde.

    Etymology

    Origin of the verb 'to sleep', from the Latin 'dormire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sleep soundly
    To sleep deeply and without worries.
    dormir a pierna suelta
    to sleep like a baby
    To sleep very well and peacefully.
    dormir como un bebé
    to not sleep all night
    To be unable to fall asleep all night.
    no dormir en toda la noche

    Related Words

    bedroom
    Room where one sleeps.
    dormitorio
    sleep
    Natural state associated with sleeping.
    sueño
    to wake up
    Action of stopping sleeping.
    despertar

    Slang Meanings

    To take a nap
    Today I need to sleep for a while after eating.
    Hoy necesito dormir un rato después de comer.
    To take a time of inactivity
    I was at the beach and I was just sleeping all day.
    Estuve en la playa y solo dormía todo el día.