dolços somnis
The English phrase 'sweet dreams' is translated into Catalan as dolços somnis.
Meaning: sweet dreams (phrase)
Which one should you use?
A common alternative to wishing someone sweet dreams is saying que descansis bé, which means 'rest well'.
Did you know?
- In some regions of Catalonia, children are told to dormir amb elsàngels, which means 'sleep with the angels', as a more protective version of wishing sweet dreams.
- The adjective dolços comes from a root that describes not only taste but also kindness and gentleness in personality.
- If you want to sound more poetic or old-fashioned, you might see the word son used instead of somni in literature.
Example conversation
Pol and Laia are saying goodnight before going to bed.
- PolJa me'n vaig al llit, Laia.I'm going to bed now, Laia.
- LaiaJo també, Pol. Bona nit.Me too, Pol. Good night.
- PolBona nit i dolços somnis.Good night and sweet dreams.
- LaiaGràcies, tu també!Thanks, you too!
