que padece de insônia

[kə pɐ'dɛsə də ĩ'sɔniə]

adjective phrase

insomniac; one who suffers from insomnia

1. A person who suffers from insomnia; someone unable to sleep properly or regularly

He is someone who suffers from insomnia and takes medication to sleep.

Ele é alguém que padece de insônia e toma medicação para dormir.

2. Characterized by or relating to insomnia

The insomniac patient complained about sleepless nights.

O paciente que padece de insônia reclamou sobre noites sem dormir.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

que padece de insônia

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

que padece de insônia / insone

Both terms commonly used

Portugal

que sofre de insónia

Portuguese spelling with accent on 'a' (insónia)

noite em branco (sleepless night)

contar carneirinhos (counting sheep)

acordar com os pulmões (to wake up suddenly)

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