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How do you say "sleep" in Spanish?
dormir
In Spanish, "sleep" is dormir.
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Pronunciation
Break 'dormir' into its syllables slowly at first, tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and stress naturally falls on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
dormir is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Los bebés duermen la mayor parte del día.
Babies sleep most of the day.
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How to remember dormir
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Questions about dormir
How do you pronounce dormir?
Break 'dormir' into its syllables slowly at first, tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and stress naturally falls on the last syllable.
Is dormir formal or casual?
dormir is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is dormir used in Spanish?
dormir is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Los bebés duermen la mayor parte del día. (Babies sleep most of the day.).
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