Translation of Italian word "dormire" to English
dormire
/dorˈmi.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'dormire' means 'to sleep' (To sleep). It belongs to the third conjugation (-ire). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, resting in sleep.
🇬🇧 English
to sleep
Example
Dormo otto ore a notte per stare in salute.
I sleep eight hours a night to stay healthy.
Il bambino dorme serenamente nella sua culla.
The baby sleeps peacefully in his crib.
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- dormire in camera— to sleep in a room
- Il bambino dorme serenamente nella sua culla.— The baby sleeps peacefully in his crib.
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What does the Italian word "dormire" mean?▼
The Italian word "dormire" means "to sleep" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Dormo otto ore a notte per stare in salute." (which translates as "I sleep eight hours a night to stay healthy.").
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