sleeping

• Descreve o estado de quem dorme ou de algo que está inativo ou parado. Pode também se referir a um lugar ou veículo destinado a dormir.

Describes a state of being asleep or inactive.

1. In a state of sleepA1formal

   Being asleep or in the process of sleeping.

   Dormindo

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

   Sinônimosasleepnapping

   Antônimosalertawakeconsciouswaking

2. Dormant or inactiveB2formal

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

   Adormecido

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

   Sinônimosdormantidleinactivelatentquiescentsuspended

   Antônimosactivealertawakefunctioningoperativeworking

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.

   Antônimosawakewaking

• Substantivo que designa o ato ou estado natural de dormir, durante o qual o corpo descansa e recupera energias e a mente fica inativa; também pode se referir ao sono em si, ao ato de passar o tempo dormindo ou a um período de repouso.

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

incontável

1. State of restA1formal

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

   Sono

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

   Sinônimosreposerestsleepslumber

   Antônimoswakefulnesswaking

2. Period of sleepA2informal

   A particular instance or duration of sleep.

   Sono

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

   Sinônimosdozenaprestsiestasleepslumbersnooze

   Antônimoswaking

• Verbo que designa o ato de repousar com os olhos fechados e a consciência suspensa, geralmente à noite, ou de passar por esse estado.

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.

   Sinônimosdozenapreposerestslumbersnooze

   Antônimosawakewake

2. Fall asleepA2informal

   To enter a state of sleep, often unintentionally.

   Adormecer

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

   Sinônimosconk outcrashdoze offdrift offdrop offgo to sleepnod offsack out

   Antônimosariseawakenrousewake

Variantes phrasalsleep aroundsleep insleep offsleep outsleep oversleep with