What is the Spanish word for "sleep"?

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

English

sleep

Spanish

sueño

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Alternative translations of "sleep"

dormir

Examples of how to use "sleep" in Spanish

English
Getting enough sleep is very important.
Spanish
Dormir lo suficiente es muy importante.
English
I need more sleep tonight.
Spanish
Necesito dormir más esta noche.
English
After exercise, good sleep is essential.
Spanish
Después del ejercicio, un buen sueño es esencial.
English
Babies require lots of sleep daily.
Spanish
Los bebés necesitan mucho sueño a diario.
English
Noise disturbed my sleep last night.
Spanish
El ruido interrumpió mi sueño anoche.

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