tengo que dormir

I have to sleep

tengo que dormir(tehng-goh keh dohr-meer)

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1. (I have to rest)

a. I have to sleep

Me rompí una costilla y tengo que dormir boca arriba.

I broke a rib and I have to sleep on my back.

b. I need to sleep

Estoy agotada, tengo que dormir.

I'm exhausted, I need to sleep.

2. (I have to pass the night)

a. I have to spend the night

Tengo que dormir en un hotel porque mi casa fue pasto de las llamas.

I have to spend the night in a hotel because my house was burned down.

3. (I have to make sleepy)

a. I have to put to sleep

(United States)

Tengo que dormir a los niños. Te vuelvo a llamar en un rato.

I have to put the children to sleep. I'll call you back in a while.

b. I have to get off to sleep

Tengo que dormir al bebé. Enseguida vuelvo.

I have to get the baby off to sleep. I'll be right back.