asleep

S2 W2

BrE /əˈsliːp/ AmE /əˈslip/

adjective en → es

1 STATE [predicative adjective] A2

in a state of sleep; not awake

dormido, adormecido

  • be asleep

Collocations fall asleep · wake up from being asleep

  • She was fast asleep.

    Ella estaba profundamente dormida.

2 CONDITION [predicative adjective] B1

not fully awake or alert; drowsy

somnoliento, adormilado

  • be asleep

Collocations feel asleep · look asleep

  • He looked as if he was about to fall asleep.

    Parecía a punto de quedarse dormido.