dormitar — meaning in English

English meaning

• nap verb To sleep briefly, especially during the day.
• slumber noun Sleep, especially peaceful or restful sleep.
• snooze verb To sleep lightly for a short time; to nap.

Senses

dormitar is used for these senses in English:

• nap To have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.
• slumber (intransitive) To be in a very light state of sleep, almost awake.

nap — full definition

1. verb To sleep briefly, especially during the day.
2. noun A short period of sleep, especially during the day.
3. noun The short raised fibres on the surface of fabric or leather.

slumber — full definition

1. noun Sleep, especially peaceful or restful sleep.
2. verb To sleep, especially peacefully.

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