Necesito dormir
/neθesito doɾmiɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I need to sleep" is translated into Spanish as Necesito dormir.
Use this phrase to express a physical need or a desire for sleep.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the first-person singular present indicative of necesitar (I need) and the infinitive dormir (to sleep).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the expression Me urge dormir is widely used to mean "I urgently need to sleep".
How does it change in a sentence?
The subject pronoun yo (I) is typically omitted because the verb ending -o in necesito already indicates the first-person singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/neθesito doɾmiɾ/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the 'siesta' is not just a nap but a social institution that historically paused business and commerce for several hours each afternoon.
- The root of dormir traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *drem-, which is also the distant ancestor of the English word 'dream'.
- In some regions, instead of saying Necesito dormir, people use the idiom caer rendido to describe the feeling of collapsing into sleep from extreme exhaustion.
Examples in context
- Necesito dormir un poco.I need to sleep a little.This sentence is useful for saying you need to sleep a little using Necesito dormir.Tatoeba #3265745 by Shishir, translation #4708065 by adamtrousers
- Necesito dormir.I need to sleep.This sentence is a direct way to say you need to sleep using Necesito dormir.Tatoeba #1507074 by wallebot, translation #2387730 by CK
- Ahora necesito dormir.I need to sleep now.This sentence is useful for expressing that you need to sleep now using Necesito dormir.Tatoeba #3672855 by Seael, translation #3290766 by CM
- Disculpe, pero hoy he trabajado mucho y necesito dormir.Excuse me, but I have worked a lot today and I need to sleep.
- ¡Estoy agotado! Tengo mucho sueño.I'm exhausted! I am very sleepy.
- Estoy muy cansado, me urge dormir un par de horas.I'm very tired, I urgently need to sleep for a couple of hours.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking late at night in their living room.
- DanielEstoy muy cansado, necesito dormir.I am very tired, I need to sleep.
- María¿Quieres que te prepare un té?Do you want me to make you a tea?
- DanielNo, gracias, solo quiero ir a la cama.No, thanks, I just want to go to bed.
- MaríaEstá bien, descansa, Daniel.Alright, rest, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dormir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
