dorminhoca leve

[dor-mi-ˈɲɔ-kɐ ˈlɛ-vɨ]

nounfemininepl: dorminhocas leves

light sleeper

1. A person who wakes up easily or frequently during sleep; someone with shallow or easily disturbed sleep

She is a light sleeper and wakes up at the slightest noise.

Ela é uma dorminhoca leve e acorda com qualquer barulho.

2. Someone who does not sleep deeply or restfully

As a light sleeper, he needs a very quiet environment to rest well.

Como dorminhoca leve, ele precisa de um ambiente muito silencioso para descansar bem.

NYC Slang

light sleeper

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General Brazilian Portuguese

dorminhoca leve

Most common usage in Brazil

Portugal

pessoa de sono leve

More formal alternative preferred in Portugal

São Paulo

dorminhoca leve

Standard usage

acordar com um pulo

sono de gato

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