saco de dormir
/sako de doɾmiɾ/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase sleeping bag is saco de dormir in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists bolsa de dormir and folgo.
Meaning: padded or insulated bag (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| saco de dormir | /sako de doɾmiɾ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| bolsa de dormir | /bolsa de doɾmiɾ/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| folgo | /folɡo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| sleeping | /sleepinɡ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| sleeping bag | /sleepinɡ baɡ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term refers to a padded or insulated bag.
Which one should you use?
Saco de dormir is the most common term used across most Spanish-speaking countries, whereas bolsa de dormir is often used in specific regions like parts of South America.
Is it said differently in some regions?
bolsa de dormir is often used in specific regions like parts of South America.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun 'saco' but keep the infinitive 'dormir' unchanged.
Did you know?
- While saco de dormir describes the object, the verb dormir is used in the phrase dormir a pierna suelta to describe sleeping deeply and comfortably.
- The word saco used in saco de dormir has its roots in a Semitic language, via the Greek word sákkos.
- The term bolsa de dormir is a literal translation of 'sleeping bag', but bolsa is also the standard word for a plastic shopping bag.
Examples in context
- Encontraron muerto a Tom en su saco de dormir.Tom was found dead in his sleeping bag.This sentence shows how to use saco de dormir when describing someone found in their bag.Tatoeba #7900602 by Seael, translation #7542136 by CK
- Necesito una bolsa de dormir para acampar en la montañaI need a sleeping bag to camp in the mountains
- Quisiera comprar un saco de dormir de buena calidadI would like to buy a high-quality sleeping bag
- Voy a acampar este fin de semana y necesito una bolsa de dormir caliente.I'm going camping this weekend, and I need a warm sleeping bag.
- Me encanta acurrucarme dentro de mi saco de dormir bajo las estrellas.I love snuggling up inside my sleeping bag under the stars.
- Necesito comprar un saco de dormir nuevo.I need to buy a new sleeping bag.
- El saco de dormir está en la mochila.The sleeping bag is in the backpack.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are packing for a camping trip.
- Alejandro¿Tónienes tu saco de dormir listo?Do you have your sleeping bag ready?
- SofíaSí, pero no encuentro la funda.Yes, but I can't find the cover.
- AlejandroYo puedo prestarte mi saco de dormir.I can lend you my sleeping bag.
- SofíaGracias, Alejandro, eso me ayuda mucho.Thanks, Alejandro, that helps me a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sleeping bag” translations and entries saco de dormir, bolsa de dormir, sleeping, sleeping bag, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bolsa, de, dormir, saco, sleeping, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
