The Portuguese verb "dormir" means "to sleep" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "dormir" across all 5 tenses. New to Portuguese verbs? Start with the Portuguese verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "dormir" in the Present Tense
Presente do indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | durmo |
| tu | you (informal) | dormes |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | dorme |
| nós | we | dormimos |
| vós | you all (formal) | dormis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | dormem |
Ele dorme no sofá novo.
say it EH-luh DOHR-muh noo soh-FAH NOH-voo
He sleeps on the new sofa.
In other languages
- French Il dort sur le nouveau canapé.
- German Er schläft auf dem neuen Sofa.
- Spanish Él duerme en el nuevo sofá.
- Dutch Hij slaapt op de nieuwe bank.
Eu durmo oito horas hoje.
say it EH-oo DOOR-moo OY-tuh OH-rahsh OH-zhuh
I sleep eight hours today.
In other languages
- French Je dors huit heures aujourd'hui.
- German Ich schlafe heute acht Stunden.
- Spanish Duermo ocho horas hoy.
- Dutch Ik slaap vandaag acht uur.
How to Conjugate "dormir" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfeito simples Actions completed in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | dormi |
| tu | you (informal) | dormiste |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | dormiu |
| nós | we | dormimos |
| vós | you all (formal) | dormistes |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | dormiram |
Ele dormiu oito horas seguidas.
say it EH-luh door-MEW
He slept eight hours straight.
In other languages
- French Il a dormi huit heures d'affilée.
- German Er hat acht Stunden am Stück geschlafen.
- Spanish Durmió ocho horas seguidas.
- Dutch Hij heeft acht uur achter elkaar geslapen.
Eu dormi muito mal ontem.
say it uh door-MEE
I slept very poorly yesterday.
In other languages
- French J'ai très mal dormi hier.
- German Ich habe gestern sehr schlecht geschlafen.
- Spanish Dormí muy mal ayer.
- Dutch Ik heb gisteren heel slecht geslapen.
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Pretérito imperfeito Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | dormia |
| tu | you (informal) | dormias |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | dormia |
| nós | we | dormíamos |
| vós | you all (formal) | dormíeis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | dormiam |
Ele dormia a sesta todos os dias.
say it EH-luh door-MEE-ah
He used to take a nap every day.
In other languages
- French Il faisait la sieste tous les jours.
- German Er machte früher jeden Tag ein Nickerchen.
- Spanish Solía echarse una siesta todos los días.
- Dutch Hij deed vroeger elke dag een dutje.
Eu dormia bem naquele quarto.
say it eu door-MEE-ah
I used to sleep well in that room.
In other languages
- French Je dormais bien dans cette chambre.
- German Ich schlief früher gut in diesem Zimmer.
- Spanish Solía dormir bien en esa habitación.
- Dutch Ik sliep vroeger goed in die kamer.
How to Conjugate "dormir" in the Future Tense
Futuro do presente Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | dormirei |
| tu | you (informal) | dormirás |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | dormirá |
| nós | we | dormiremos |
| vós | you all (formal) | dormireis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | dormirão |
Você dormirá no hotel hoje.
say it voh-SEH dor-mee-RAH noo oh-TEL OH-zheh
You will sleep at the hotel today.
In other languages
- French Vous dormirez à l'hôtel aujourd'hui.
- German Ihr werdet heute im Hotel schlafen.
- Spanish Dormiréis en el hotel hoy.
- Dutch Jullie zullen vandaag in het hotel slapen.
Eu dormirei cedo esta noite.
say it eh-oo dor-mee-REH-ee SEH-doo ESH-tah NOY-teh
I will sleep early tonight.
In other languages
- French Je dormirai tôt ce soir.
- German Ich werde heute Abend früh schlafen.
- Spanish Dormiré temprano esta noche.
- Dutch Ik zal vanavond vroeg slapen.
How to Conjugate "dormir" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | dormiria |
| tu | you (informal) | dormirias |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | dormiria |
| nós | we | dormiríamos |
| vós | you all (formal) | dormiríeis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | dormiriam |
Ele dormiria no sofá.
say it EH-luh door-mee-REE-ah
He would sleep on the sofa.
In other languages
- French Il dormirait sur le canapé.
- German Er würde auf dem Sofa schlafen.
- Spanish Dormiría en el sofá.
- Dutch Hij zou op de bank slapen.
Eu dormiria oito horas.
say it eh-oo door-mee-REE-ah
I would sleep eight hours.
In other languages
- French Je dormirais huit heures.
- German Ich würde acht Stunden schlafen.
- Spanish Dormiría ocho horas.
- Dutch Ik zou acht uur slapen.
Frequently Asked Questions About "dormir"
Is "dormir" regular or irregular in Portuguese?
"Dormir" is an irregular Portuguese verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "dormir" mean in English?
The Portuguese verb "dormir" means "to sleep" in English.
How do you conjugate "dormir" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente do indicativo): eu → durmo, tu → dormes, ele/ela/você → dorme, nós → dormimos, vós → dormis, eles/elas/vocês → dormem.
How many tenses does "dormir" have in Portuguese?
"Dormir" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Portuguese: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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