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    Duerme (en. Sleep)

    /ˈdweɾ.me/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The act of being in a state of rest in which perceptions and movement are suspended.
    The baby sleeps peacefully in its crib.
    El bebé duerme plácidamente en su cuna.
    Resting in a natural state, with eyes closed and without temporary consciousness.
    After a long day of work, she sleeps deeply.
    Después de un largo día de trabajo, ella duerme profundamente.
    Temporarily separating from wakefulness through sleep.
    He always sleeps eight hours every night.
    Él siempre duerme ocho horas cada noche.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sleep like a log
    To sleep deeply and without interruptions.
    dormir como un lirón
    not to sleep a wink
    To be unable to sleep at all.
    no duerme un ojo
    sleep soundly
    To sleep in a peaceful and worry-free manner.
    dormir a pierna suelta

    Related Words

    sleep
    A state of rest in which images and feelings occur.
    sueño
    to sleep
    The act of entering the state of sleep.
    dormir
    to wake up
    To exit the state of sleep.
    despertar

    Slang Meanings

    To take a nap.
    I’m going to sleep for five minutes before leaving.
    Voy a dormir cinco minutos antes de salir.
    To be disconnected from reality.
    I was so tired that I got home and fell asleep on the sofa.
    Estaba tan cansado que llegué a casa y me dormí en el sofá.