Definición y Significado de "sleeper"

Sleeper

SUSTANTIVO

durmiente, reposador

a rester who is sleeping

pijamas de pies, pijamas con pies

pajamas with feet; worn by children

coche cama, litera

a sleeping section or berth in a train or other means of transportation

What is a "sleeper"?

A sleeper is a section or carriage in a train or other form of transportation designed for passengers to sleep during long journeys. It includes beds or reclining sleeping areas, sometimes in private rooms and sometimes in shared spaces. Sleepers are commonly found on overnight trains and long-distance buses, providing bedding and other features like curtains or small washrooms to make travel more comfortable.

Example

She slept soundly in the sleeper during the journey.

The sleeper was equipped with a fold-down bed.

durmiente, viga de apoyo

a horizontal support beam that connects the rails of a railroad track and helps distribute the weight of passing trains

éxito inesperado

a movie, novel, play, etc. that is initially underappreciated, but gains sudden and unexpected success later on

What is a "sleeper"?

A sleeper is a film, book, or other media that initially goes unnoticed or receives little attention but later gains popularity and success. Despite a modest or unremarkable start, a sleeper eventually attracts a large audience or significant acclaim over time. This term often describes works that exceed expectations and become unexpectedly popular or influential.

pez durmiente, pez reposante

tropical fish that resembles a goby and rests quietly on the bottom in shallow water

sofá cama, cama plegable

a piece of furniture that can be opened up into a bed

sorpresa, revelación

an unexpected achiever of success

durmiente, agente durmiente

a spy or saboteur or terrorist planted in an enemy country who lives there as a law-abiding citizen until activated by a prearranged signal