Dormir (en. Sleep)

/dorˈmiɾ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Shade of mental and physical activity in which the body enters a state of rest.

I like to sleep eight hours every night.

Me gusta dormir ocho horas cada noche.

To stop or interrupt activity, especially in the context of sleep.

The child fell asleep while I was reading him a story.

El niño se quedó dormido mientras le leía un cuento.

To rest in a state of unconsciousness for a prolonged period.

Sleeping on the train helps me arrive more rested.

Dormir en el tren me ayuda a llegar más descansado.

From Latin 'dormīre', which means 'to sleep, to rest'.

to sleep like a log

To sleep deeply.

dormir como un tronco

to not sleep a wink

To be unable to sleep at all.

no dormir un ojo

to sleep soundly

To sleep comfortably, without worries.

dormir a pierna suelta

dream

Physiological state that manifests when sleeping.

sueño

breakfast

Meal that is made upon waking up, after sleeping.

desayuno

nap

Brief sleep taken during the day.

siesta

To catch some sleep

I'm going to catch some sleep for a while.

Me voy a coger el sueño un rato.

To fall into the arms of Morpheus

After a long day, I fell into the arms of Morpheus.

Después de un largo día, caí en brazos de Morfeo.

To take a little nap

I'm going to take a little nap before dinner.

Voy a echarme un sueñito antes de la cena.