slumbering

[/ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/]

verb (present participle)/adjective

dormindo; adormecido

1. sleeping or in a state of sleep

The slumbering child was peaceful and still.

A criança dormindo estava pacífica e imóvel.

2. in a dormant or inactive state; not yet active or awakened

A slumbering volcano could erupt at any time.

Um vulcão adormecido poderia entrar em erupção a qualquer momento.

3. present participle of slumber; to sleep or doze lightly

He was slumbering peacefully on the couch.

Ele estava dormindo pacificamente no sofá.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

dormindo; adormecido

Most common usage in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

dormindo; cochilando

Cochilando often used for light sleep or dozing

São Paulo

dormindo; em repouso

Standard usage with emphasis on rest state

Portugal

adormecido; a dormir

Portuguese preference for adormecido as adjective

slumbering giant - a powerful entity that is currently inactive or unaware of its potential

let sleeping dogs lie - avoid disturbing a slumbering situation

slumber party - social gathering where people sleep together

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