dormiste
dor-MEES-teh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¿Dormiste bien anoche?
A1Did you sleep well last night?
Ayer dormiste todo el día porque estabas cansado.
A2Yesterday you slept all day because you were tired.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Tú' Past Form
This word is used specifically when you are talking to one friend, family member, or child about something they did in the past.
Completed Actions
Use this form to talk about sleeping that has already finished. If you want to say someone 'was sleeping' over a long period, you'd use a different form.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Extra 'S' Trap
Mistake: "dormistes"
Correction: dormiste. In many parts of the Spanish-speaking world, people accidentally add an 's' to the end of this past tense form. Even though you might hear it, it is considered incorrect!
⭐ Usage Tips
Checking in on Friends
If you want to be a good host, the first thing you should ask your guest in the morning is: '¿Dormiste bien?'
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dormiste
Question 1 of 1
How would you ask a friend if they slept well?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'dormiste' ever have an accent mark?
No, 'dormiste' does not have an accent mark. The stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable (the 'is').
Is 'dormiste' formal or informal?
It is informal. It is the 'tú' form. If you were being formal (using 'usted'), you would say 'durmió'.