duermen
“duermen” means “they sleep” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
they sleep, you all sleep
Also: they are sleeping
📝 In Action
Mis perros duermen en el sofá.
A1My dogs sleep on the couch.
Ustedes duermen mucho los fines de semana.
A1You all sleep a lot on weekends.
Ellos duermen profundamente.
A2They are sleeping deeply.
they lie untouched
Also: they sit gathering dust
📝 In Action
Esos libros duermen en el estante desde hace años.
B2Those books have been lying untouched on the shelf for years.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "duermen" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: duermen
Question 1 of 1
Which of these groups would you describe using 'duermen'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'dormire,' which has meant 'to sleep' for thousands of years.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'duermen' be used for both men and women?
Yes! Whether it's 'ellos' (men/mixed) or 'ellas' (women), the verb form 'duermen' stays exactly the same.
Is it 'dormimos' or 'duermimos'?
It's 'dormimos.' The 'o' only changes to 'ue' when the beat of the word falls on that syllable. In 'dormimos,' the beat is at the end, so the 'o' stays put!