Sopor (en. Doze)

/ˈsopor/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
State of intense drowsiness that may precede sleep.
The stupor overtook him during the monotonous talk.
El sopor lo invadió durante la charla monótona.
Situation in which one feels great mental or physical fatigue.
The stupor after the long workday was overwhelming.
El sopor después de la larga jornada laboral era abrumador.
State of lack of attention or interest due to sleep.
The stupor in class caused many students to fall asleep.
El sopor en la clase hizo que muchos estudiantes se durmieran.

Etymology

From Latin 'sopor', which means 'deep sleep'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to fall into a stupor
To enter a state of drowsiness or deep sleep.
caer en sopor
soporific
Refers to something that induces sleep or is extremely boring.
soporífero

Related Words

sleepy
That feels sleepy.
somnoliento
lethargic
That is in a state of lethargy or inactivity.
letárgico

Slang Meanings

State of extreme boredom.
The movie was so soporific that I fell asleep.
La película era tan soporífera que me quedé dormido.
Feeling of tiredness in a monotonous environment.
The stupor from that conference was unbearable.
El sopor de esa conferencia era insoportable.