insomne

[ĩ.ˈsõ.nə]

adjectivepl: insomnes

insomniac; sleepless

1. A person who suffers from insomnia; unable to sleep

The insomniac spent another restless night awake.

O insomne passou outra noite agitada acordado.

2. Characterized by or relating to lack of sleep

She had an insomniac episode last week.

Ela teve um episódio insomne na semana passada.

NYC Slang

night owl; insomniac

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

insomne

Standard usage for person with insomnia

Rio de Janeiro

insomne

Common usage, may colloquially use 'sem sono'

São Paulo

insomne

Standard usage in formal and informal contexts

Portugal

insone

Preferred spelling in European Portuguese

noite insomne - sleepless night

vida insomne - sleepless life

ficar insomne - to become insomniac

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