dormir bien

[dor-MIR bee-EN]

verb phrase

dormir bem

1. to sleep well; to have a good night's sleep

I hope you sleep well tonight.

Espero que você durma bem esta noite.

2. to rest peacefully and comfortably

The baby slept well after feeding.

O bebê dormiu bem depois de mamar.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

dormir bem

standard usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

dormir bem

common colloquial usage

Portugal

dormir bem

standard European Portuguese usage

dormir a pierna suelta (to sleep soundly)

dormir como un tronco (to sleep like a log)

dormir como un ángel (to sleep like an angel)

que duermas bien (sleep well - goodnight phrase)

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