sueña conmigo
/sweɲa kommiɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dream with me" is translated into Spanish as sueña conmigo.
This phrase is used as an invitation or a request for another person to have a dream that includes the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The word sueña is the imperative (command) form of the verb soñar (to dream) used for the informal tú person.
Which one should you use?
sueña conmigo is used when addressing someone informally as tú, whereas sueñe conmigo is the version used when addressing someone formally as usted.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form sueñes conmigo is used instead of sueña conmigo when the phrase is part of a subordinate clause expressing a wish or desire, such as Quiero que sueñes conmigo (I want you to dream with me).
How do you pronounce it?
/sweɲa kommiɡo/
Did you know?
- The word conmigo is a linguistic fossil from Latin that literally translates to 'with me with'.
- The phrase sueña conmigo is often used as a flirtatious way to say 'goodnight' in Spanish-speaking cultures. It transforms a simple farewell into a romantic suggestion for the coming night.
- If someone tells you estás soñando, they are not talking about your sleep. In this context, it is a common idiom meaning 'you are delusional' or 'in your dreams'.
Examples in context
- Sueña conmigo y juntos alcanzaremos las estrellas que iluminan nuestros caminos.Dream with me, and together we will reach the stars that light our paths.
- Atrévete a soñar en grande conmigo y construyamos juntos un futuro repleto de éxitos y felicidad.Dare to dream big with me, and let's build a future filled with success and happiness together.
- Esta noche, sueña conmigo.Tonight, dream with me.
- Por favor, sueña conmigo siempre.Please, dream with me always.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodnight before going to sleep.
- LucíaBuenas noches, mi amor.Goodnight, my love.
- DanielBuenas noches, Lucía.Goodnight, Lucía.
- LucíaSueña conmigo, Daniel.Dream with me, Daniel.
- DanielLo haré, te lo prometo.I will, I promise you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conmigo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
