asleep

• Descreve o estado de quem dorme, geralmente com os olhos fechados e com o nível de consciência reduzido; também pode indicar dormência ou ausência de sensação em alguma parte do corpo.

Describes a state of being in a condition of rest, typically with closed eyes and reduced consciousness.

1. In a state of sleepA1formal

   In a state of rest where the body and mind are not conscious.

   Adormecido

   • The baby is fast asleep in her crib.
   • He fell asleep during the movie.
   • She was already asleep when I got home.

   Sinônimosdormantnappingsleepingunconscious

   Antônimosawake

2. Numb or without feelingB1informal

   Lacking sensation, usually due to pressure or lack of blood flow.

   Dormente

   • My leg has gone asleep from sitting too long.
   • Her arm was asleep after lying on it all night.
   • I shook my foot to wake it up after it fell asleep.

   Sinônimosbenumbeddeaddeadenedinsensiblenumb

   Antônimosawakefeelingsensitive

• Advérbio usado principalmente depois de verbos como 'estar' ou 'dormir', indicando o estado de sono. Descreve estar dormindo, frequentemente em frases como 'estar dormindo' ou 'adormecer'.

An adverb used primarily after verbs like 'lie' or 'fall' to indicate a state of sleeping. It describes the condition of being in a state of sleep, often used in phrases such as 'fall asleep' or 'lie asleep.'

1. In a state of sleepA1formal

   In or into a state of sleep.

   Em estado de sono

   • The baby fell asleep in her arms.
   • He lay asleep on the sofa.
   • She was fast asleep by the time I got home.

   Sinônimosnappingsleeping

   Antônimosawake