A1 — Beginnerverb
dormire
to sleep
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
riposaresonnecchiareappisolarsiaddormentarsi
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
svegliarsialzarsivegliarestare sveglio
Usage note
'Dormire' is the standard verb for sleeping. 'Addormentarsi' = to fall asleep (the moment of transition). 'Sonnecchiare' = to doze/nap lightly.
Example
"Ho dormito benissimo stanotte."
"I slept very well last night."
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