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que dorme inquieto

[kə DOR-mə in-kee-EH-too]
adjective phrasemasculine/feminine (agrees with noun)pl: que dormem inquietos
restless sleeper; one who sleeps uneasily
1. A person or animal that sleeps in a disturbed or agitated manner, frequently moving or waking during sleep
The child was a restless sleeper, tossing and turning all night.
A criança era uma menina que dormia inquieta, virando-se a noite toda.
2. Someone who is anxious or worried and cannot sleep peacefully
He was a restless sleeper due to his concerns about the upcoming exam.
Ele era um rapaz que dormia inquieto por causa de suas preocupações com o exame.
Synonyms
que dorme agitadoque dorme maldorminhoco inquietoinsonede sono leve
Antonyms
que dorme profundamenteque dorme tranquiloque dorme pacificamentede sono pesado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
que dorme inquieto
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
que dorme agitado
alternative common phrasing
Portugal
que dorme mal
more common alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

dormir com um olho aberto (to sleep with one eye open)
noite em branco (sleepless night)
sofrer de insônia (to suffer from insomnia)
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