dormida
“dormida” means “nap” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
nap, sleep
Also: rest
📝 In Action
Después de comer, me voy a echar una dormida de veinte minutos.
B1After eating, I'm going to take a twenty-minute nap.
Necesito una buena dormida para recuperarme del viaje.
B2I need a good sleep to recover from the trip.
asleep, sleeping
Also: numb
📝 In Action
Mi hermana pequeña ya está dormida en el sofá.
A1My little sister is already asleep on the sofa.
La ciudad parecía dormida a las cinco de la mañana.
B2The city seemed asleep (quiet/still) at five in the morning.
Tengo la mano dormida después de escribir tanto.
B1My hand is numb (asleep) after writing so much.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: dormida
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'dormida' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
'Dormida' comes directly from the past participle of the Spanish verb 'dormir', which itself traces back to the ancient Latin verb *dormire*, meaning 'to sleep'.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'dormida' and 'sueño'?
'Sueño' primarily means 'sleepiness' (Tengo sueño = I am sleepy) or 'dream.' 'Dormida' is the noun for the *act* of sleeping or a short rest (a nap).
Can I use 'dormida' to mean 'a full night's sleep'?
While technically possible, it is much more common to use 'una noche de sueño' or simply 'dormir' for a full night. 'Dormida' usually implies a brief or specific period of rest.