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dormir inquieto

[dor-MIR in-kee-EH-tu]
verb phrase
to sleep restlessly; to toss and turn in sleep
1. to sleep in an agitated or disturbed manner, characterized by frequent movements and lack of peaceful rest
The patient slept restlessly due to the pain.
O paciente dormiu inquieto por causa da dor.
2. to experience troubled or uneasy sleep, often due to worry, stress, or discomfort
She slept restlessly, troubled by nightmares.
Ela dormiu inquieta, perturbada por pesadelos.
Synonyms
dormir agitadodormir perturbadodormir maldormir com dificuldadeter um sono agitado
Antonyms
dormir profundamentedormir tranquilamentedormir pacificamenteter um sono reparador

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dormir inquieto
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
dormir agitado
commonly used variant
Portugal
dormir inquieto
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

dormir com um olho aberto
passar a noite em claro
noite mal dormida
sono perturbado
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