VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
dormirse (ue)
to fall asleep
First introduced in Chapter 4 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use dormirse (ue) where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see dormirse (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 dormirse (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 dormirse (ue) en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who fall asleep loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does dormirse (ue) mean in Spanish?
to fall asleep (introduced in Chapter 4 in Chapurra).
How do you use dormirse (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 dormirse (ue) in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 4. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.