patrones de sueño
/patɾones de sweɲo/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "sleeping patterns" is patrones de sueño.
This phrase refers to the regular habits and timing of a person's sleep and wake cycles.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of patrones (patterns) and de sueño (of sleep).
How does it change in a sentence?
While patrones de sueño is the plural form, you should use the singular form patrón de sueño when referring to a single, specific pattern.
How do you pronounce it?
/patɾones de sweɲo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, if you say you have sueño, you are describing a physical need to sleep rather than a mental ambition. To describe a life goal or aspiration, you must use the word sueño as a 'dream' in a different grammatical context.
- The Spanish word sueño shares a common ancient ancestor with the English word 'sleep' through the Proto-Indo-European root *swépnos.
- While patrones de sueño describes biological cycles, Spanish speakers often use the term siesta to describe a cultural sleep pattern. This midday nap is so ingrained that it is often viewed as a structural part of the day rather than a random habit.
Examples in context
- Los patrones de sueño irregulares pueden afectar negativamente nuestro rendimiento laboralIrregular sleeping patterns can negatively affect our work performance
- Mis patrones de sueño han cambiado últimamente.My sleeping patterns have changed lately.
- Mis patrones de sueño han cambiado mucho.My sleeping patterns have changed a lot.
- Es importante mantener buenos patrones de sueño.It is important to maintain good sleeping patterns.
- El café afecta tus patrones de sueño.Coffee affects your sleeping patterns.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about health at the gym.
- SofíaJavier, ¿estás durmiendo bien últimamente?Javier, have you been sleeping well lately?
- JavierNo, mis patrones de sueño están muy desordenados.No, my sleeping patterns are very disordered.
- SofíaDeberías intentar dormir a la misma hora.You should try to sleep at the same time.
- JavierTienes razón, Sofía, lo intentaré esta noche.You are right, Sofía, I will try it tonight.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, sueño, CC BY-SA 4.0.
