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    Dormirse (en. Fall asleep)

    /dorˈmiɾ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To enter a state of sleep.
    Sometimes I find it hard to fall asleep at night.
    A veces me cuesta trabajo dormirme por la noche.
    To lose consciousness temporarily.
    He fell asleep in history class.
    Se durmió en la clase de historia.
    To remain inactive for a period of time.
    The dog fell asleep on the couch.
    El perro se durmió en el sofá.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dormire', which means 'to sleep'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rest on one's laurels
    To rest on past successes without continuing to strive.
    dormirse en los laureles
    to be inactive on the sidelines
    Not acting or being inactive in a situation that requires action.
    dormirse en el banquillo
    I fell asleep on the way
    Refers to having forgotten or neglected something important because one was distracted.
    me dormí en el camino

    Related Words

    to wake up
    To return to a wakeful state after having slept.
    despertarse
    sleep
    Natural state of rest characterized by loss of consciousness.
    sueño
    insomnia
    Difficulty sleeping.
    insomnio

    Slang Meanings

    To take a nap
    After eating, I took a little nap.
    Después de comer, me di una dormidita.
    To be in a state of unconsciousness
    I was so tired that I fell asleep.
    Estaba tan cansado que me quedé dormido.