dormirse
verbCEFR A1High frequency
What does “dormirse” mean in English?
to fall asleep
Example sentences
Me duermo en el sofá.
I fall asleep on the sofa.
Se durmió en clase.
He fell asleep in class.
Es difícil dormirse después del café.
It's hard to fall asleep after coffee.
How to use it
Dormirse means 'to fall asleep'. Reflexive with o→ue stem change: me duermo, te duermes, se duerme. Distinct from dormir (to sleep, durative).
Common mistake
Dormirse = fall asleep (action). Dormir = sleep (state, ongoing). 'Duermo bien' (I sleep well) vs 'me duermo rápido' (I fall asleep fast).