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sono

[ˈso.nu]
nounmasculinepl: sonos
sleep
1. a natural recurring state of rest during which the eyes are closed, the postural muscles are relaxed, and consciousness is practically suspended
I need a good night's sleep.
Preciso de uma boa noite de sono.
2. the act or period of sleeping
The baby fell into a peaceful sleep.
O bebê caiu num sono tranquilo.
3. a state of inactivity or lethargy
The town seemed to be in a deep sleep.
A cidade parecia estar num sono profundo.
Synonyms
repousodescansodormência
Antonyms
vigíliainsôniadespertar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sono
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
sono
standard usage; may also use 'dormida' for the act of sleeping
Rio de Janeiro
sono
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
sono
no significant regional variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter sono - to be sleepy
cair no sono - to fall asleep
sono pesado - deep sleep, heavy sleeper
sono leve - light sleep, light sleeper
perder o sono - to lose sleep (worry)
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