Durmieron (en. They slept)

/durˈmjeɾon/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

It refers to the action of being in a state of rest in which the eyes are closed and consciousness is lost.

After a long day of work, they slept deeply all night.

Después de un largo día de trabajo, durmieron profundamente toda la noche.

Indicates the action of sleeping in the past.

The children slept at their grandmother's house.

Los niños durmieron en la casa de su abuela.

Expresses that a group of people was not awake at a previous moment.

Yesterday, when we arrived, everyone had already slept.

Ayer, cuando llegamos, ya durmieron todos.

The verb 'dormir' comes from the Latin 'dormire'.

to sleep like a log

To sleep very deeply.

dormir como un tronco

to not sleep all night

To spend the night without sleeping.

no dormir en toda la noche

to sleep soundly

To sleep peacefully and relaxed.

dormir a pierna suelta

asleep

State of being asleep.

dormido

sleep

State of rest in which one has the perception of living experiences that seem real.

sueño

nap

A brief rest taken after eating.

siesta

To sleep very well.

Last night they slept wonderfully after that long walk.

Anoche durmieron de maravilla después de esa larga caminata.

To be very tired.

After that party, I think they slept like a log.

Después de esa fiesta, creo que durmieron como un tronco.