sueño
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “sueño” mean in English?
sleep, dream
Example sentences
Tengo sueño.
I'm sleepy.
Tuve un sueño extraño.
I had a strange dream.
El sueño es importante.
Sleep is important.
How to use it
Sueño means 'sleepiness' AND 'a dream'. Masculine: el sueño. Tener sueño = sleepy; un sueño = a dream. Context distinguishes.
Common mistake
Sueño covers 'sleepiness' (uncountable, with tener), 'a dream' (countable, with un/una), and 'sleep' (general concept).