sleeping

• Describe el estado de dormir o de estar inactivo, o algo relacionado con el sueño.

Describes a state of being asleep or inactive.

1. In a state of sleepA1formal

   Being asleep or in the process of sleeping.

   durmiendo (estado de sueño)

   • The sleeping baby looked peaceful.
   • He was a sleeping passenger on the train.
   • The sleeping cat was curled up on the sofa.

   Sinónimosasleepnapping

   Antónimosalertawakeconsciouswaking

2. Dormant or inactiveB2formal

   Not active or functioning; in a state of rest or suspension.

   inactivo

   • The sleeping volcano could erupt at any time.
   • The sleeping project was revived after years.
   • Their sleeping investment finally paid off.

   Sinónimosdormantidleinactivelatentquiescentsuspended

   Antónimosactivealertawakefunctioningoperativeworking

3. Used for sleepingA2informal

   Designed or intended for sleeping.

   para dormir

   • We have a sleeping bag for camping.
   • The sleeping area is in the attic.
   • They set up sleeping quarters in the basement.

   Antónimosawakewaking

• Sustantivo que designa el estado natural de reposo en el que el cuerpo recupera energía y la mente permanece inactiva; también puede referirse al acto o período de dormir.

A noun referring to the natural state of rest in which the body recovers energy and the mind is inactive.

incontable

1. State of restA1formal

   The natural periodic suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored.

   sueño

   • He needs more sleeping to recover from his illness.
   • Good sleeping is essential for health.
   • The doctor recommended eight hours of sleeping per night.

   Sinónimosreposerestsleepslumber

   Antónimoswakefulnesswaking

2. Period of sleepA2informal

   A particular instance or duration of sleep.

   sueño

   • I had a long sleeping after the long trip.
   • Her sleeping was interrupted by the noise.
   • The baby needs regular sleeping times.

   Sinónimosdozenaprestsiestasleepslumbersnooze

   Antónimoswaking

• Verbo que denota la acción de descansar con los ojos cerrados, generalmente durante la noche, en estado de inconsciencia natural y periódica.

A verb used to indicate the act of resting with the eyes closed, typically during the night.

verbo irregular

1. Rest in sleepA1formal

   To rest the body and mind with the eyes closed, usually during the night.

   dormir

   • I sleep eight hours every night.
   • The baby sleeps peacefully in the crib.
   • She couldn't sleep because of the noise.

   Sinónimosdozenapreposerestslumbersnooze

   Antónimosawakewake

2. Fall asleepA2informal

   To enter a state of sleep, often unintentionally.

   quedarse dormido

   • He slept through the entire movie.
   • I slept late after the party.
   • The cat slept on my lap all afternoon.

   Sinónimosconk outcrashdoze offdrift offdrop offgo to sleepnod offsack out

   Antónimosariseawakenrousewake

Variantes phrasalsleep aroundsleep insleep offsleep outsleep oversleep with