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to sleep
01
dormire
to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed
Intransitive
Example
My dog loves to sleep at the foot of my bed.
I often have vivid dreams when I sleep deeply.
After a long day of work, I like to relax and sleep to recharge my energy.
02
ospitare, dare alloggio
to provide lodging or a place to spend the night for a specified number of people
Transitive: to sleep a number of people
Example
The hotel can sleep up to 200 guests in its various rooms and suites.
The family offered to sleep their friends in the guest room for the weekend.
The lodge can sleep large groups, making it ideal for family reunions.
Sleep
01
sonno
the natural state of resting that involves being unconscious, particularly for several hours every night
Example
He experienced a peaceful sleep in the quiet countryside.
The doctor recommended getting at least eight hours of sleep each night.
Adequate sleep is essential for maintaining good physical and mental health.
02
sonno, dormienza
a torpid state resembling deep sleep
03
sonno eterno, sonno della morte
euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
04
sonno, riposo
a period of time spent sleeping
Esempio
My dog loves to sleep at the foot of my bed.
I often have vivid dreams when I sleep deeply.
After a long day of work, I like to relax and sleep to recharge my energy.
I need to sleep early tonight because I have an important meeting tomorrow.
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