What is the Spanish word for "drowsy"?

Learn how to say "drowsy" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

drowsy

Spanish

somnoliento

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Alternative translations of "drowsy"

adormilado
modorra
letárgico
pesado

Examples of how to use "drowsy" in Spanish

English
Feeling drowsy after lunch is very common.
Spanish
Sentirse somnoliento después del almuerzo es muy común.
English
I felt drowsy after the long drive.
Spanish
Me sentí somnoliento después del largo viaje.
English
The warm room made her drowsy quickly.
Spanish
La habitación cálida lo hizo sentir sueño rápidamente.
English
Don't drink medicine if you feel drowsy.
Spanish
No tomes medicina si te sientes somnoliento.
English
The lecture was boring and drowsy today.
Spanish
La conferencia fue aburrida y somnolienta hoy.

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Feeling drowsy after lunch is very common.

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