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"I can't sleep" in Spanish: no puedo dormir
no puedo dormir
I can't sleep is no puedo dormir. Soften with No puedo dormir bien. For last night, say Anoche no pude dormir.
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How to pronounce no puedo dormir
Say it
noh PWEH-doh dor-MEER
/ˈno ˈpwe.ðo ðoɾ.ˈmiɾ/
noh PWEH-doh dor-MEER. Stress PWEH and MEER.
"I can't sleep" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| no puedo dormir | I can't sleep Default phrase. | Default phrase. |
| no puedo dormir bien | I can't sleep well Softer complaint. | Softer complaint. |
| anoche no pude dormir | I couldn't sleep last night Past night. | Past night. |
| no logro dormir | I can't manage to sleep Another everyday option. | Another everyday option. |
How to use no puedo dormir in real life
- 1Texting a friend
No puedo dormir. Estoy muy despierto.
I can't sleep. I'm wide awake.
Late-night update.
- 2Doctor visit
No puedo dormir desde hace una semana.
I haven't been able to sleep for a week.
Desde hace for duration.
- 3Hotel noise
Con este ruido no puedo dormir.
With this noise I can't sleep.
Cause + phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with no puedo dormir
Incorrect: No puedo sleep.
Correct: No puedo dormir.
Use dormir, not English sleep.
Incorrect: Yo no puedo a dormir.
Correct: No puedo dormir.
No a before the infinitive: no puedo dormir.
Good to know
No puedo dormir is everyday with friends and doctors. People often blame café, estrés, or ruido for no puedo dormir.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking in after a sleepless night
ChatPal
Te ves cansado. ¿Qué pasó?
You look tired. What happened?
You
No puedo dormir bien estos días.
I can't sleep well these days.
ChatPal
¿Probaste té de manzanilla?
Did you try chamomile tea?
You
Sí. Aún así no puedo dormir.
Yes. Even so I can't sleep.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I can't sleep" in Spanish
How do you say I can't sleep?
No puedo dormir.
I can't sleep well?
No puedo dormir bien.
Is the register informal?
No puedo dormir fits friends and clinics.
How do you pronounce puedo?
PWEH-doh.
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