Italian · Body & Health
"I can't sleep" in Italian: non riesco a dormire
non riesco a dormire
I can't sleep in Italian is non riesco a dormire. Use it for hot nights, nerves, or jet lag when sleep will not come.
Hotel heat
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How to pronounce non riesco a dormire
Say it
nohn RYES-koh ah dor-MEE-reh
/non ˈrjɛs.ko a dorˈmi.re/
Non riesco a dormire: nohn RYES-koh ah dor-MEE-reh. Stress RYES and MEE.
"I can't sleep" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| non riesco a dormire | I can't sleep Default. | Default. |
| stanotte non riesco a dormire | tonight I can't sleep Night pin. | Night pin. |
| non riesco più a dormire | I can't sleep anymore Ongoing. | Ongoing. |
| fatico a dormire | I struggle to sleep Softer alternate. | Softer alternate. |
How to use non riesco a dormire in real life
- 1Hotel heat
Con questo caldo non riesco a dormire.
In this heat I can't sleep.
Climate.
- 2Before an exam
Sono troppo nervosa: non riesco a dormire.
I'm too nervous: I can't sleep.
Anxiety.
- 3Jet lag chat
Da ieri non riesco a dormire bene.
Since yesterday I can't sleep well.
Travel.
Mistakes English speakers make with non riesco a dormire
Incorrect: Non posso dormire. (as the only headword)
Correct: Non riesco a dormire.
Train the set phrase with riesco a.
Incorrect: Non riesco dormire.
Correct: Non riesco a dormire.
Need a before the infinitive.
Good to know
Italians complain about heat and noise with non riesco a dormire in summer cities. Friends suggest una camomilla or apri la finestra. Doctors hear it in insomnia visits too.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Texting at 2 a.m. during a heat wave
ChatPal
Sei ancora sveglio?
Are you still awake?
You
Sì—non riesco a dormire.
Yes—I can't sleep.
ChatPal
Anch'io: non riesco a dormire col ventilatore rotto.
Me too: I can't sleep with the fan broken.
You
Domani compro del ghiaccio.
Tomorrow I'll buy some ice.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I can't sleep" in Italian
Exact phrase?
Non riesco a dormire.
Tonight?
Stanotte non riesco a dormire.
Why a?
Riesco a + infinitive.
Softer?
Fatico a dormire.
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