duermo
/dweɾmo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I sleep" is translated into Spanish as duermo.
duermo is a statement used to say that the speaker is currently sleeping or generally sleeps.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the subject pronoun yo (I) is often omitted because the verb ending -o already indicates the first-person singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/dweɾmo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the phrase duermo con un ojo abierto means 'I sleep with one eye open' and is used idiomatically to say someone is being extremely cautious or distrustful.
- While duermo is a statement of fact, Spanish speakers often use the phrase que duermas con los angelitos as a sweet way to say 'sleep with the little angels' when putting a child to bed.
- Spanish uses the word dormilón or dormilona as a playful noun to describe a person who loves to sleep or is always oversleeping.
Examples in context
- Yo duermo de pie.I sleep while standing.This sentence shows how to use duermo to describe sleeping in a specific position.Tatoeba #3857752 by cueyayotl, translation #2764182 by DJ_Saidez
- Alejado de ti duermo yo.Far away from you, I sleep.This sentence shows a poetic or emphasized way to use duermo.Tatoeba #1797599 by marcelostockle, translation #1098507 by cntrational
- Duermo en mi habitación.I sleep in my room.This sentence shows how to use duermo to indicate a location.Tatoeba #5783716 by albrusgher, translation #261566 by CK
- Duermo ocho horas cada noche.I sleep eight hours every night.
- Me acuesto temprano los fines de semana.I go to bed early on weekends.
- Estoy cansado, me voy a dormir ahora.I am tired, I am going to sleep now.
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Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about their sleeping habits at home.
- María¿A qué hora duermes normalmente?What time do you normally sleep?
- JavierYo duermo ocho horas cada noche.I sleep eight hours every night.
- MaríaQué envidia, yo duermo muy poco.I'm so jealous, I sleep very little.
- JavierDeberías descansar más, María.You should rest more, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
