Verb · A1 · Spanish glossary
Dormir: to sleep
dormir
Pronunciation: dohr-MEER (stress the capital letters)
Dormir means “to sleep” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to sleep
- How to say it: dohr-MEER
- Present: yo duermo, tú duermes
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “dormir” means and how to use it
Dormir means “to sleep.” The reflexive dormirse means “to fall asleep.”
How to conjugate “dormir”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | duermo | I |
| tú | duermes | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | duerme | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | dormimos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | duermen | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo dormí, él durmió | I / he or she |
| Past participle | dormido | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Duermo ocho horas.I sleep eight hours.
- El bebé ya se durmió.The baby has fallen asleep.
- Anoche dormí muy bien.Last night I slept very well.
Usage tip
Dormir changes its stem: duermo, duermes, duerme. Use dormirse for the moment you fall asleep: me dormí a las diez.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to sleep” in Spanish?
“to sleep” in Spanish is “dormir.” It is pronounced dohr-MEER, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “dormir”?
Say dohr-MEER. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “dormir”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “dormí” and “él” is “durmió.” The past participle is “dormido.”
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