Spanish · Common Verbs
Dormir
To sleep
Beginnerverb
Definition
To rest in a state of unconsciousness.
Example
Duermo ocho horas cada noche.
I sleep eight hours every night.
Etymology
'Dormir' derives from the Latin 'dormire', meaning 'to sleep'. This meaning has remained consistent as the word transitioned into Spanish.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dormir' is generally used in informal contexts, but can also be found in literature and formal writing about health and sleep patterns.