Sueño (en. Dream)

[ˈswe.ɲo]

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Definition: State of rest characterized by the suspension of consciousness and movement.
Example sentence: After a long day at work, I needed a good sleep.
Después de un largo día de trabajo, necesitaba un buen sueño.
Definition: Representation of experiences and scenes that occur during sleep.
Example sentence: I had a strange dream last night about flying.
Tuve un sueño extraño anoche sobre volar.
Definition: Deep desire or longing for something aspiring.
Example sentence: His dream is to become a doctor.
Su sueño es convertirse en médico.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'somnium', which means dream.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: to take a nap
Meaning: To sleep a little.
echar un sueño
Phrase: golden dreams
Meaning: Very happy or hopeful dreams.
sueños dorados
Phrase: beyond dreams
Meaning: Context referring to something that exceeds imagination.
más allá de los sueños

Related Words

Related word: wake
Description: Act of coming out of the state of sleep.
despertar
Related word: insomnia
Description: Condition of being unable to sleep.
insomnio
Related word: sleep talking
Description: Talking while asleep.
somniloquio

Slang Meanings

Slang meaning: To sleep a lot.
Example: I spent all day napping.
Me tiré todo el día echando sueño.
Slang meaning: To be in a state of disconnection.
Example: I was so tired that I got here in sleep mode.
Estaba tan cansado que llegué aquí en modo sueño.