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verb

dormir

sleep

Es el acto de descansar con los ojos cerrados y el cuerpo en reposo, normalmente durante la noche, para recuperar energía.

Definition & meaning

  1. To sleep: To be in the natural state of rest in which the eyes are closed and consciousness is suspended.
  2. To go numb: Used to describe a body part that loses sensation, often due to poor circulation or remaining in the same position for too long.
  3. To be dull or inactive: Figuratively used to describe something or someone that is not alert or is currently dormant.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Part of speech: Verb (Intransitive or reflexive as dormirse).
  • Conjugation: It is a stem-changing verb (o to ue).
  • Origin: Derived from the Latin verb dormire, which also means to sleep.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Synonyms:

    • Descansar (to rest)
    • Reposar (to repose)
    • Dormitar (to doze)
    • Sesteare (to take a nap)

  • Antonyms:

    • Despertar (to wake up)
    • Velar (to stay awake or keep watch)
    • Desvelarse (to suffer from insomnia or stay awake)

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Examples

Me gusta dormir mucho.verb

I like to sleep a lot.

Yo duermo ocho horas todas las noches.verb

I sleep eight hours every night.

Mi perro duerme en mi cama.verb

My dog sleeps in my bed.

Quiero dormir temprano hoy.verb

I want to sleep early today.

Me gusta dormir mucho los domingos.verb

I like to sleep a lot on Sundays.

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