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No. 11,055 in Spanish

duerman

"Duerman" means "they sleep" or "may they sleep" (subjunctive form).

In a sentence

  • Es importante que duerman bien para tener energía.

    It is important that they sleep well to have energy.

    Subjunctive mood expressing necessity or recommendation.

  • Espero que duerman tranquilamente esta noche.

    I hope they sleep peacefully tonight.

    Subjunctive mood expressing hope or desire.

  • Tal vez duerman pronto si están cansados.

    Perhaps they will sleep soon if they are tired.

    Subjunctive mood indicating uncertainty or possibility.

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