lie awake

• Estar deitado na cama sem conseguir dormir, permanecendo acordado e consciente, muitas vezes por ansiedade, estresse ou desconforto físico.

To be unable to sleep, remaining in bed while fully conscious, often due to worry, stress, or physical discomfort.

1. Unable to sleepB1informal

   To be in bed but not sleeping, often due to worry, excitement, or discomfort.

   Ficar acordado na cama

   • I lay awake all night thinking about the interview.
   • She often lies awake worrying about her children.
   • He lay awake listening to the rain outside.