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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
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dormire

dormire

to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

wake
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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.

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Intransitivo
to yawn
to yawn
Verbo
y
j
a
ɔ
w
n
n
sbadigliare

sbadigliare

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

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Intransitivo
nap
sostantivo
n
n
a
æ
p
p
pisolino

pisolino

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

sleepy
sleepy
aggettivo
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s
l
l
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i
p
p
y
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sonnolento

sonnolento

feeling the need or desire to sleep

to snore
to snore
Verbo
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s
n
n
o
ɔ
r
r
e
russare

russare

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

Informazioni Grammaticali:

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blanket
blanket
sostantivo
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mantello

mantello

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
sostantivo
sh
ʃ
ee
i
t
t
foglio

foglio

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

pillow
pillow
sostantivo
p
p
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ɪ
ll
l
o
w
cuscino

cuscino

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

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duvet
duvet
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piumino

piumino

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
sostantivo
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n
n
s
s
o
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m
m
n
n
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insonnia

insonnia

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
sostantivo
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/slˈiːpɪŋ pˈɪl/
sonnifero

sonnifero

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.

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Nome Composto
light sleeper
sostantivo
uk flag
/lˈaɪt slˈiːpɚ/
dormiente leggero

dormiente leggero

someone whose sleep is easily disturbed

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Nome Composto
to [fall] asleep
to fall asleep
Frase
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/fˈɔːl ɐslˈiːp/
addormentarsi

addormentarsi

Collocation

to no longer be awake, and so, be sleeping

wake up
fast asleep
fast asleep
aggettivo
uk flag
/fˈæst ɐslˈiːp/
profondamente addormentato

profondamente addormentato

very deep in sleep and difficult to be woken up

nightmare
sostantivo
n
n
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gh
t
t
m
m
a
ɛ
r
r
e
incubo

incubo

a very scary, unpleasant, or disturbing dream

to oversleep
to oversleep
Verbo
uk flag
/ˌoʊvɝˈsɫip/
dormire oltre l’ora prevista

dormire oltre l’ora prevista

to wake up later than one intended to

to set
to set
Verbo
s
s
e
ɛ
t
t
regolare

regolare

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

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo
alarm
alarm
sostantivo
a
ə
l
l
a
ɑ
r
r
m
m
( sveglia)

( sveglia)

allarme

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/
dormire sonni tranquilli

dormire sonni tranquilli

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
sonnambulo

sonnambulo

to walk or do other actions while one is sleeping

awake
awake
aggettivo
a
ə
w
w
a
k
k
e
sveglio

sveglio

not in a state of sleep or unconsciousness

asleep(p)

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