sopor
drowsiness
Word: sopor
Meaning:
The word sopor in Spanish refers to a state of drowsiness or deep sleep. It often implies a heavy, almost stupefied slumber, or a lethargic, lethargic condition where it’s difficult to become fully awake or alert.
Detailed Explanation:
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Meaning:
- Sopor is a noun describing a deep, heavy sleep or a state of severe drowsiness.
- It can also mean a condition of lethargy or stupor, where one is semi-conscious or very lethargic.
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Parts:
The word itself is a single noun without prefixes or suffixes separable in common usage. It comes from Latin sopor, meaning “deep sleep.” -
Synonyms:
- Somnolencia (drowsiness)
- Letargo (lethargy)
- Adormecimiento (drowsiness, numbness)
- Estupor (stupor) — in some contexts (depending on severity)
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Antonyms:
- Vigilia (wakefulness)
- Alerta (alertness)
- Lucidez (clarity)
Note: Context is crucial; sopor can describe physiological sleep as well as a pathological or drug-induced stupor.
Example sentences in English:
- After taking the medication, he fell into a deep sopor.
- The heat caused a sopor that made the entire class drowsy and inattentive.
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Examples
Después de comer, siento mucho sopor.noun
After eating, I feel a lot of drowsiness.
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