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duermas

DWER-mahsˈdweɾmas

“duermas” means “you sleep” in Spanish (used for wishes, requests, or negative commands).

you sleepAlso: you may sleep

VerbA2irregular ir
A cozy illustration of a person peacefully sleeping in a soft bed under a warm blanket.
gerunddurmiendo
past Participledormido
infinitivedormir

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No quiero que te duermas tarde.

A2

I don't want you to sleep late.

No duermas en el sofá.

A1

Don't sleep on the sofa.

Espero que duermas bien.

A1

I hope you sleep well.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • despertar (to wake up)
  • madrugar (to wake up early)

Common Collocations

  • Que duermas bien – Sleep well (wishing someone)
  • No duermas la siesta – Don't take a nap

Idioms & Expressions

  • duermas como un tronco – To sleep very deeply

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 "duermas" in Spanish:

you sleep

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: duermas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly tells a friend NOT to sleep?

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👥 Word Family
dormir(to sleep) — Verb
dormitorio(bedroom) — Noun
dormilón(sleepyhead) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
armasalarmas
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'dormire,' which has meant 'to sleep' for thousands of years.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: dormirItalian: dormire

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'duermes' and 'duermas'?

'Duermes' is for stating facts (You are sleeping). 'Duermas' is for everything else: wishes (I hope you sleep), doubts, or telling someone 'Don't sleep!'