dohr-MEER
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verb [irregular] |
to sleep
to stay, to spend the night
(figurative) to be dormant, inactive
(transitive) to put to sleep
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Example Sentences |
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Los niños duermen profundamente.
The children sleep deeply.
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Dormimos en casa de unos amigos.
We stayed at some friends’ house.
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El proyecto duerme en un cajón.
The project lies dormant in a drawer.
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ORIGIN |
The Spanish verb dormir comes from the Latin dormīre, meaning to sleep.
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CULTURE |
In Spanish-speaking cultures, dormir is closely tied to the tradition of the siesta, a short rest or nap after lunch that reflects the value placed on balancing work with rest.
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FUN FACT |
A fun fact: In Spanish, people often say “dormir como un tronco” (“to sleep like a log”) to describe a very deep, peaceful sleep.
