dormire→ to sleepItalian word meaning
"dormire" is a A1-level Italian word meaning "to sleep". Below you can find 13 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Italian conversations.
13 stories
Example Sentences
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Si addormenta.
She falls asleep.
The Tortoise and the Hare
La lepre si addormenta.
The hare falls asleep.
Catching a Cold
Nel pomeriggio, Max dorme.
In the afternoon, Max sleeps.
Calling in Sick
Tom dorme per molte ore.
Tom sleeps for many hours.
The Princess and the Pea
La principessa dorme su questo letto molto alto.
The princess sleeps on this very tall bed.
The Disappearing Cat
Sta dormendo in un cestino di vestiti puliti.
He is sleeping in a basket of clean clothes.
Sleeping Beauty
La principessa non sarebbe morta, ma sarebbe caduta in un sonno profondo.
The princess would not die, but fall into a deep sleep instead.
The Doctor's Advice
'Quante ore dorme ogni notte?' chiese.
'How many hours do you sleep each night?' he asked.
The Book Club
Leggeva ogni sera prima di andare a dormire.
She read every night before going to sleep.
Learning Meditation
Thomas sospirò. 'Non dormo bene da mesi.'
Thomas sighed. 'I have not slept well in months.'
App Addiction
Quella notte, Marcus non riusciva a dormire perché continuava a pensare al gioco.
That night, Marcus could not sleep because he kept thinking about the game.
The Argument
Non riusciva a dormire bene la notte.
She could not sleep well at night.
Feeling Jealous
Quella notte, David non riusciva a dormire.
That night, David could not sleep.