dormir

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/durˈmir/
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To rest in sleep.
Practice using dormir in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Nós dormimos oito horas.
    We sleep eight hours.
  • Ela dormiu bem esta noite.
    She slept well last night.
  • O bebé dorme no quarto.
    The baby sleeps in the bedroom.
  • Preciso de dormir cedo.
    I need to sleep early.
  • Não consigo dormir com barulho.
    I cannot sleep with noise.

Similar words

descansar
repousar

Meanings

Be asleep

verb
daily life
neutral
To spend time asleep, usually at night, while the body rests.

Examples

  • Preciso de dormir cedo.
    I need to sleep early.
  • O bebé dorme no quarto.
    The baby sleeps in the bedroom.
  • Nós dormimos oito horas.
    We sleep eight hours.
  • Ela dormiu bem esta noite.
    She slept well last night.
  • Não consigo dormir com barulho.
    I cannot sleep with noise.

Similar words

repousar
descansar

Etymology

From Latin dormire, “to sleep”.

FAQ

What does dormir mean?

It means to sleep.

What is “I sleep” from dormir?

The present form is eu durmo.

What is “he sleeps” from dormir?

Say ele dorme.

Can dormir be used with a number of hours?

Yes. Dormi oito horas means “I slept eight hours”.

How is dormir pronounced?

It is pronounced /durˈmir/.

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