durmiendo
“durmiendo” means “sleeping” in Spanish (as in, currently sleeping).
sleeping
Also: while sleeping
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El niño está durmiendo profundamente ahora mismo.
A1The boy is sleeping deeply right now.
Estuve durmiendo casi diez horas este fin de semana.
A2I was sleeping almost ten hours this weekend.
Ella se cayó de la cama durmiendo.
B1She fell out of bed while sleeping.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'durmiendo'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Like many common Spanish words, 'dormir' (the base verb) comes directly from the Latin verb *dormire*, meaning 'to sleep.' The '-iendo' ending is the standard way to form this present action form for most verbs ending in -er or -ir.
First recorded: c. 13th century (base verb)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it 'durmiendo' and not 'dormiendo'?
'Dormir' is an irregular verb that has an 'o' to 'u' stem change in certain forms, including the Verbal Adverb. This is a common pattern for verbs like 'morir' (muerendo/muriendo) as well.
Can I use 'durmiendo' without 'estar'?
Yes, you can! You can use it to describe how or when an action happens, similar to saying 'while sleeping' or 'by sleeping.' Example: 'Aprendió a hablar durmiendo' (He learned to talk while sleeping).