VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

dormir(se) (ue)

to fall asleep

First introduced in Chapter 4chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use dormir(se) (ue) where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see dormir(se) (ue) after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Me gusta dormir(se) (ue) en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to fall asleep even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes dormir(se) (ue) en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who fall asleep loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
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FAQ

What does dormir(se) (ue) mean in Spanish?
to fall asleep (introduced in Chapter 4 in Chapurra).
How do you use dormir(se) (ue) in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is dormir(se) (ue) in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 4. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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