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duerma

DWER-mahˈdweɾma

“duerma” means “sleep” in Spanish (used for wishes, suggestions, or polite commands).

sleep

Also: get some rest
VerbA2irregular (stem-changing) ir
A peaceful person sleeping soundly in a cozy bed with a soft blue blanket.
gerunddurmiendo
past Participledormido
infinitivedormir

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Espero que mi hijo duerma bien esta noche.

A2

I hope my son sleeps well tonight.

Por favor, duerma un poco más.

A2

Please, (formal you) sleep a bit more.

No creo que ella duerma lo suficiente.

B1

I don't think she sleeps enough.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • descanse (rest)
  • pernocte (stay the night (formal))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • que duerma bien – sleep well (wish)
  • en cuanto se duerma – as soon as he/she falls asleep

Idioms & Expressions

  • duerma como un tronco – sleep like a log

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yodurmiera
túdurmieras
él/ella/usteddurmiera
nosotrosdurmiéramos
vosotrosdurmierais
ellos/ellas/ustedesdurmieran

Present Subjunctive

yoduerma
túduermas
él/ella/ustedduerma
nosotrosdurmamos
vosotrosdurmáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesduerman

Indicative

Preterite

yodormí
túdormiste
él/ella/usteddurmió
nosotrosdormimos
vosotrosdormisteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesdurmieron

Imperfect

yodormía
túdormías
él/ella/usteddormía
nosotrosdormíamos
vosotrosdormíais
ellos/ellas/ustedesdormían

Present

yoduermo
túduermes
él/ella/ustedduerme
nosotrosdormimos
vosotrosdormís
ellos/ellas/ustedesduermen
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Words that translate to "duerma" in Spanish:

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Quick Quiz: duerma

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'duerma' correctly to express a wish?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'dormire', which has the same meaning. The change from 'o' to 'ue' happened as Spanish evolved over hundreds of years.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: dormeItalian: dorma

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'duerme' and 'duerma'?

'Duerme' is for stating a fact (He sleeps), while 'duerma' is for wishes, doubts, or polite commands (I hope he sleeps/Please sleep).

Who can 'duerma' refer to?

It can refer to 'yo' (I), 'él/ella' (he/she), or 'usted' (the formal 'you').