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to sleep
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to yawn
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nap
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sleepy
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to snore
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blanket
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sheet
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pillow
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duvet
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insomnia
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sleeping pill
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light sleeper
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to fall asleep
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fast asleep
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nightmare
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to oversleep
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to set
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alarm
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to sleep like a dog
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to sleepwalk
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awake
to sleep
To sleep
[ Verbo ]
s
s
l
l
ee
i:
p
p
dormir

dormir

to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

wake
example
Ejemplo
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After a long day of work, I like to relax and sleep to recharge my energy.
I need to sleep early tonight because I have an important meeting tomorrow.

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
to yawn
To yawn
[ Verbo ]
y
j
a
ɔ:
w
n
n
bostezar

bostezar

to unexpectedly open one's mouth wide and deeply breathe in because of being bored or tired

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
Nap
[ Sustantivo ]
n
n
a
æ
p
p
(descanso)

(descanso)

siesta

a short period of sleep, typically taken during the day to refresh or rest

sleepy
Sleepy
[ Adjetivo ]
s
s
l
l
ee
i:
p
p
y
i
(adormilado)

(adormilado)

somnoliento

feeling the need or desire to sleep

to snore
To snore
[ Verbo ]
s
s
n
n
o
ɔ:
r
r
e
roncar

roncar

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
blanket
Blanket
[ Sustantivo ]
b
b
l
l
a
æ
n
n
k
k
e
ə
t
t
manta

manta

a large piece of fabric made of wool, cotton, or other materials that is used to keep warm or to provide comfort, used on beds, sofas, chairs, etc.

sheet
Sheet
[ Sustantivo ]
sh
ʃ
ee
i:
t
t
(ropa de cama)

(ropa de cama)

sábana

a large, thin, and rectangular piece of cloth that is spread on a bed to lie under or on top of it

pillow
Pillow
[ Sustantivo ]
p
p
i
ɪ
ll
l
o
w
almohada

almohada

a cloth bag stuffed with soft materials that we put our head on when we are lying or sleeping

Información Gramatical:

duvet
Duvet
[ Sustantivo ]
uk flag
/dˈuːveɪ/
(cobertor)

(cobertor)

edredón

a cover for one's bed that is made of two layers of cloth and is filled with feathers, cotton, or other soft materials

Insomnia
[ Sustantivo ]
i
ɪ
n
n
s
s
o
ɑ:
m
m
n
n
ia
insomnio

insomnio

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

hypersomnia
What is "insomnia"?

Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep. It can result in daytime fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and weakened performance at work or school. Insomnia can be caused by various factors, including stress, anxiety, depression, medical conditions, medications, or poor sleep habits. Treatment may involve addressing underlying issues, such as managing stress or treating medical conditions, as well as practicing good sleep habits, such as maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and creating a relaxing bedtime routine. In some cases, medications or therapy may be recommended to help improve sleep quality.

sleeping pill
Sleeping pill
[ Sustantivo ]
uk flag
/slˈiːpɪŋ pˈɪl/
(pastilla para dormir)

(pastilla para dormir)

somnífero

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

What is a "sleeping pill"?

A sleeping pill is a type of medication used to help cause sleep or improve sleep quality in individuals experiencing insomnia or other sleep disorders. These medications work by affecting the brain and nervous system to promote relaxation and drowsiness.

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
Light sleeper
[ Sustantivo ]
uk flag
/lˈaɪt slˈiːpɚ/
(dormilón sensible)

(dormilón sensible)

sueño ligero

someone whose sleep is easily disturbed

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
to [fall] asleep
To fall asleep
[ Frase ]
uk flag
/fˈɔːl ɐslˈiːp/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to no longer be awake, and so, be sleeping

wake up
fast asleep
Fast asleep
[ Adjetivo ]
uk flag
/fˈæst ɐslˈiːp/
(en un sueño profundo)

(en un sueño profundo)

profundamente dormido

very deep in sleep and difficult to be woken up

Nightmare
[ Sustantivo ]
n
n
i
gh
t
t
m
m
a
ɛ
r
r
e
(sueño aterrador)

(sueño aterrador)

pesadilla

a very scary, unpleasant, or disturbing dream

to oversleep
To oversleep
[ Verbo ]
o
v
v
e
ə
r
r
s
s
l
l
ee
i:
p
p
(no despertarse a tiempo)

(no despertarse a tiempo)

quedarse dormido

to wake up later than one intended to

to set
To set
[ Verbo ]
s
s
e
ɛ
t
t
(configurar)

(configurar)

ajustar

to adjust something to be in a suitable or desired condition for a specific purpose or use

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
alarm
Alarm
[ Sustantivo ]
a
ə
l
l
a
ɑ:
r
r
m
m
(alarma)

(alarma)

despertador

a clock that makes a sound at a set time, used to wake up someone

To sleep like a dog
[ Frase ]
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/ˈæstɚɹˌɪskɐstɚɹˌɪskɐstɚɹˌɪsk slˈiːp vˈɛɹi sˈaʊndli/
N/A

N/A

to sleep in a way that one cannot be easily woken up

To sleepwalk
[ Verbo ]
s
s
l
l
ee
i:
p
p
w
w
a
ɔ
l
k
k
(caminar dormido)

(caminar dormido)

sonámbulo

to walk or do other actions while one is sleeping

awake
Awake
[ Adjetivo ]
a
ə
w
w
a
k
k
e
despierto

despierto

not in a state of sleep or unconsciousness

asleep(p)

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