How to Say “Sleep” in Spanish
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There are two main words for sleep in Spanish:
Sueño is the noun for “sleep” in Spanish.Dormir is the verb “to sleep” in Spanish.
So:
“I like sleep” in Spanish is me gusta sueño.“I like to sleep” in Spanish is me gusta dormir.
It’s also worth knowing that the word for “nap” in Spanish is siesta.
And that’s the basics!
But… there is so much more to learn about sleep in Spanish.
So, if you want to learn:
How to use the verb dormir (“to sleep”) in different Spanish sentences (e.g. I sleep, you slept, they are sleeping)The difference between the noun and the verb for “sleep” in SpanishHow to say “I’m sleepy”, “I’m tired”, “go to sleep” and “sleep well” in SpanishThe words for “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” in SpanishHow to ask "Did you sleep well?" in SpanishSpanish expressions related to sleep (e.g. "to sleep like a baby")How to make snoring sounds in SpanishSpanish podcasts to learn Spanish while you sleepAnd even how to book a hotel room in Spanish (for sleeping, of course!)
...then read on, and I’ll explain it all.
Plus I’ll share way more about how to talk about sleep in Spanish. It’s basically a “how to talk about sleep in Spanish 101” guide.
“But why learn sleep-related vocabulary?” you may wonder.
The answer is simple! Sleeping is one of our primary needs, so it is often at the core of human preoccupations. If you’re going to visit a Spanish-speaking country, you will have to find a place to sleep. If you plan on interacting with Hispanics, the topic might pop up in phrases like “I couldn’t sleep last night!” or “I’m going to sleep early, today.” And these are only a few reasons!
Luckily, I’m here to help you become familiar with all the Spanish sleep talk.
Oh, and stay awake until the end, because I’ve put together two special bonuses that are waiting for you! One is a short but essential guide of vocabulary words to book hotel rooms in Spanish (for sleeping, of course!) and the other is a list of tips to learn Spanish while you sleep.
Sounds interesting, right? If you are a fan of your pillow as much as I am of mine, you are going to love this post.
