Duermes (en. You sleep)

/dweɾmes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of resting in a state of inactivity and rest, usually with closed eyes.
Every night, my brother sleeps in his room.
Cada noche, mi hermano duermes en su habitación.
State in which a person is found when they are not conscious, generally at night.
When I got home, you were already asleep.
Cuando llegué a casa, ya duermes.
Act of allowing the body and mind to recover through rest.
It's important that you sleep well for your health.
Es importante que duermes bien para tener salud.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'dormire', which means 'to sleep'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sleep like a baby
To sleep deeply and without interruptions.
dormir como un bebé
not to sleep a wink
To not sleep at all.
no dormir una pestaña
to be daydreaming
To be distracted or in a dreamlike state, as if one were asleep.
estar en la luna

Related Words

bedroom
Room designated for sleeping.
dormitorio
to sleep
Verb that indicates the act of sleeping.
dormir
to wake up
Action of stopping sleeping.
despertar

Slang Meanings

Sleep
After a long party, everyone went to sleep.
Después de una fiesta larga, todos se fueron a duermes.
To fall into a deep sleep
I was so tired that I fell asleep on the sofa.
Estaba tan cansado que me duermes en el sofá.