Sleeping vs. Fall asleep

Question

Is the verb "sleeping" (to sleep) different from saying "fall asleep?"

For example: "he fell asleep" vs. "he is asleep."

Hi Micah. I have edited your post and title to reflect forum guidelines - Izanoni1, Dec 2, 2009

Answer 1

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Yes, they are two different verbs.

dormirse = to fall asleep

dormir = to sleep

Answer 2

Hi Micahg,

Have a look at the dictionary entries for these words and see if this doesn't clear up some of the mystery.

sueño, dormir and dormirse,