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que duermas bien
[keh DWEHR-mas bee-EHN]
phrase/interjection
sleep well
1.
A courteous farewell expression wishing someone a good night's sleep; said before going to bed
Before leaving, she said 'Sleep well!' to her friend.
Antes de partir, ela disse 'Que duermas bien!' para sua amiga.
2.
An informal goodnight greeting expressing hope for restful sleep
He whispered 'Sleep well' as he closed the bedroom door.
Ele sussurrou 'Que duermas bien' enquanto fechava a porta do quarto.
Synonyms
que descanses bien
buenas noches
duérmete bien
que tengas un buen descanso
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
durma bem
More common in Brazilian Portuguese; formal or polite register
Portugal
dorme bem
Portuguese standard; can be formal or informal depending on context
Spain
que duermas bien
Standard Spanish phrasing across regions
Latin America
que duermas bien / que descanses
Common evening farewell phrase
Related Idioms & Phrases
buenas noches (good night)
que descanses bien (rest well)
dulces sueños (sweet dreams)
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