Modorra (en. Drowsiness)

/moˈðora/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

State of sleepiness or discomfort that causes inactivity and heaviness.

After the meal, he fell into a stupor that prevented him from concentrating.

Después de la comida, entró en una modorra que le impidió concentrarse.

Sensation of tiredness and desire to sleep, generally caused by digestion.

The stupor made me forget that I had to work in the afternoon.

La modorra me hizo olvidarme de que tenía que trabajar en la tarde.

Light drowsiness that may occur in moments of tranquility.

In class, everyone was drowsy and the teacher had to speak louder.

En la clase, todos estaban en una modorra y el profesor tuvo que hablar más fuerte.

From Old Spanish 'modorra', which comes from 'madorra', related to sleep.

to fall into a stupor

To begin to feel sleepy or heavy after a meal.

entrar en modorra

to come out of the stupor

To regain energy and attention after a period of tiredness.

salir de la modorra

sleep

Natural state of rest in which consciousness is lost.

sueño

fatigue

Physical or mental fatigue.

fatiga

lethargy

State of reduced activity or sensitivity.

letargo

State of extreme tiredness.

After the marathon, I fell into a stupor that I couldn’t resist.

Tras el maratón, caí en una modorra que no podía resistir.

In a state of distraction or disinterest.

I was in drowsiness during the meeting and didn't pay attention.

Estaba en modorra durante la reunión y no presté atención.