What is the Spanish word for "sleepy"?

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

English

sleepy

Spanish

soñoliento

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Alternative translations of "sleepy"

adormilado
somnoliento
cansado
letárgico

Examples of how to use "sleepy" in Spanish

English
The sleepy town was very quiet.
Spanish
El pueblo soñoliento estaba muy tranquilo.
English
I feel sleepy after the long meeting.
Spanish
Me siento soñoliento después de la larga reunión.
English
The kitten looked sleepy and curled up.
Spanish
El gatito parecía soñoliento y se acurrucó.
English
He spoke in a sleepy, quiet voice.
Spanish
Hablaba con una voz soñolienta y tranquila.
English
Don't drive if you are sleepy tonight.
Spanish
No conduzcas si estás soñoliento esta noche.

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