maldormir

Senses

1. 1.

   to sleep badly; to have a poor night's sleep

   to sleep poorly or restlessly

Examples

• "Anoche maldormí porque hacía demasiado calor."

  Last night I slept badly because it was too hot.

• "Lleva una semana maldormiendo por el estrés del trabajo."

  He's been sleeping poorly for a week because of work stress.

• "Si malduermes frecuentemente, deberías consultar a un médico."

  If you regularly sleep badly, you should see a doctor.

Usage

Somewhat literary or formal; the prefix mal- (meaning "badly" or "poorly") is attached to the verb dormir. Common in medical or wellness contexts. Regular alternatives include "dormir mal" or "no dormir bien."