Meaning
To be sleeping very deeply.
Cultural Background
It is very common to hear this in casual conversation among friends. Also widely understood and used, often interchangeable with 'dormir como piedra' (sleep like a rock).
Use with 'quedarse'
Using 'quedarse' (to stay/become) is very natural when talking about the moment you fall asleep.
Meaning
To be sleeping very deeply.
Use with 'quedarse'
Using 'quedarse' (to stay/become) is very natural when talking about the moment you fall asleep.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Después de la fiesta, me acosté y me quedé como un ______.
The idiom is 'quedarse como un tronco'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best option.
The idiom is used to describe a past state of sleep.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesDespués de la fiesta, me acosté y me quedé como un ______.
The idiom is 'quedarse como un tronco'.
Choose the best option.
The idiom is used to describe a past state of sleep.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsUsually no, it implies a deep, long sleep.
No, it is very informal but not rude.
Related Phrases
Dormir como un lirón
synonymTo sleep very deeply.
Quedarse frito
similarTo fall asleep instantly.
