What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dormilona
Example
Mi hermana es una dormilona y siempre se queda en la cama hasta tarde. [dormilona: noun]
Example
No me gusta ser una dormilona, pero a veces necesito dormir más. [dormilona: adjective]
sluggard
Example
The sluggard refused to get out of bed and face the day. [sluggard: noun]
Example
Don't be such a sluggard, get up and get to work! [sluggard: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sluggard is more commonly used in British English than dormilona is used in Latin American Spanish. Both words are less common in everyday language and may be considered old-fashioned or literary.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dormilona and sluggard?
Sluggard is more formal than dormilona and may be used in more professional or academic contexts. Dormilona is more informal and may be used in casual conversation or among friends.
