dormir
Stem-changing verb Level A1 ⭐ #19 Most CommonEnglish translation: to sleep
Presente
Eu durmo (o -> u shift).
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| eu | durmo | |
| tu | dormes | |
| ele / ela / você | dorme | |
| nós | dormimos | |
| vós | dormis | |
| eles / elas / vocês | dormem |
- Eu durmo sempre oito horas por noite. — Her gece her zaman sekiz saat uyurum.
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Frequently Asked Questions: DORMIR
Is "dormir" a regular or irregular verb in Portuguese? ▾
"dormir" is classified as a Stem-changing verb verb in Portuguese. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "o -> u in 1st person (durmo)". Metaphony: high vowel -o- raises to -u- influenced by ancestral final vowel. Only 'eu' changes stem vowel from o to u: 'eu durmo', but 'tu dormes', 'ele dorme'.
What does "dormir" mean in English? ▾
In English, "dormir" translates primarily to "to sleep". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "dormir"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Eu dormo bem." instead of "Eu durmo bem.". Why? Stem vowel raises to -u- in 1st person singular: eu durmo.
What are common idioms or expressions with "dormir"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Dormir sobre o assunto" which means "To sleep on a decision" (e.g. "Vou dormir sobre o assunto antes de responder.").
How can I practice and memorize "dormir" conjugations? ▾
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