irse a la cama
neutral
The standard phrase is irse a la cama. Among friends and online many people say me voy a mimir, a playful baby-talk form. It is also called A la cama.
Meaning: to get into bed for the night (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| irse a la cama | neutral |
| Me voy a mimir | slang, playful |
| A la cama | everyday |
A la cama works as a short command for children. Me voy a mimir sounds cute and is used with family, partners and friends.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
At work, say me voy a descansar or me voy a la cama instead of mimir.
How does it change in a sentence?
Mimir comes from the child word mimi for sleep. It is not used in formal speech.
Did you know?
- Mimir became popular in chats and social media as a short way to say you are off to sleep.
Examples in context
- Me voy a la cama, estoy cansado.I am going to bed, I am tired.
- ¡Niños, a la cama!Kids, to bed!
Example conversation
Rosa chats with her partner Jorge at night.
- RosaYa es tarde, me voy a mimir.It is late, I am going to bed.
- JorgeYo también, apago la luz.Me too, I will turn off the light.
- RosaBuenas noches.Good night.
