Example: Después de un día largo, el sueño me venció rápidamente.
Definition
"El sueño" refers to the natural state of rest during which the body and mind recover, commonly known as sleep. It is the condition experienced after tiring activities, allowing a person to regain energy and mental clarity.
Translations
sleep
de slaap
el son
le sommeil
der Schlaf
Etymology
The term "el sueño" comes from the Latin word 'somnus,' which means sleep. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to describe the state of sleep or drowsiness. Did you know the word 'insomnia' also shares this root, meaning 'without sleep'?
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"El sueño" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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