doze off

[/doʊz ɔːf/]

verb

cochilar

1. to fall asleep unintentionally or briefly, especially during the day

I dozed off during the meeting and missed the important announcement.

Cochilei durante a reunião e perdi o anúncio importante.

2. to enter a light or shallow sleep

She dozed off on the couch while watching television.

Ela cochilou no sofá enquanto assistia televisão.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

cochilar

most common term used across Brazil

Brazil

tirar uma soneca

informal, literally 'take a nap'

Portugal

adormecer ligeiramente

more formal; can also use 'cochilar' informally

doze off to sleep

doze away the afternoon

catch forty winks (similar meaning)

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