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    Dormido (en. Asleep)

    /dorˈmi.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is in a state of sleep or has emerged from it.
    The child is asleep in his bed.
    El niño está dormido en su cama.
    That lacks activity or movement.
    The town was asleep during the siesta.
    El pueblo estaba dormido durante la siesta.
    That has no wakefulness or awareness of what is happening around it.
    He was so tired that he fell asleep in the office.
    Estaba tan cansado que se quedó dormido en la oficina.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'dormitus', passive participle of 'dormire', which means 'to sleep'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have sleepy eyes
    To feel drowsy or tired.
    tener ojos dormidos
    to rest on one's laurels
    Not to take advantage of opportunities or to be complacent.
    estar dormido en los laureles

    Related Words

    to sleep
    Act of being in a state of sleep.
    dormir
    sleep
    State of rest with temporary loss of consciousness.
    sueño
    nap
    Brief sleep that occurs during the day.
    siesta

    Slang Meanings

    To be very tired or exhausted.
    After the party, I'm exhausted.
    Después de la fiesta, estoy dormido.
    To be distracted or not paying attention.
    You're falling asleep in class, wake up.
    Estás dormido en clase, despierta.