duermo
“duermo” means “I sleep” in Spanish (present tense, habitual action).
I sleep, I am sleeping
Also: I nap
📝 In Action
Siempre duermo ocho horas cada noche.
A1I always sleep eight hours every night.
¿Por qué no contestas? ¡Duermo!
A2Why aren't you answering? I'm sleeping!
Duermo en el sofá porque mi cama está rota.
A1I sleep on the sofa because my bed is broken.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: duermo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the verb 'dormir' for the 'we' form?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'dormir' comes directly from the Latin verb *dormīre*, meaning 'to sleep.' The vowel change from 'o' to 'ue' (as seen in 'duermo') developed naturally over centuries in Spanish, making the word easier to pronounce when the stress falls on the root syllable.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around 10th-12th centuries)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the 'o' change to 'ue' in 'duermo' but not in 'dormimos'?
This is a common pattern for 'boot verbs.' The change (o to ue) happens when the stress falls on the syllable with the vowel change. In 'duermo,' the stress is on 'due-,' but in 'dormimos,' the stress is on '-mi-,' leaving the 'o' untouched.
Is 'Duermo' the same as 'Estoy durmiendo'?
They are very similar. 'Duermo' (I sleep) is the simple present and is used most often. 'Estoy durmiendo' (I am sleeping) uses the gerund form and emphasizes that the action is happening right now, this very second.