Despertamos (en. We woke up)
/des.per'ta.mos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To make someone stop sleeping.
We awaken the children for breakfast.
Despertamos a los niños para el desayuno.
To revive or stimulate something that was at rest.
We awaken the interest in reading among the students.
Despertamos el interés por la lectura en los estudiantes.
To become aware of something or reach a new understanding.
We awaken to the reality of social problems.
Despertamos a la realidad de los problemas sociales.
Etymology
From Latin 'despertare', which means 'to bring out of sleep' or 'to awaken'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
we awaken together
We refer to the action of getting up and being together at the beginning of the day.
despertamos juntos
we awaken the soul
It involves the process of revitalizing or energizing someone's spirit or motivation.
despertamos el alma
we awaken to life
It means starting to actively participate in life after a period of inactivity.
despertamos a la vida
Related Words
awaken
Action of coming out of sleep.
despertar
drowsiness
State of being sleepy or about to sleep.
somnolencia
alarm
A device that sounds an alarm to wake someone up.
alarma
Slang Meanings
Awakening from a state of inactivity.
After the whole party, we finally awakened and realized it was Monday.
Después de toda la fiesta, al final despertamos y nos dimos cuenta de que era lunes.
Taking action after a long wait.
Finally, we woke up from the lethargy and started working on our goals.
Al fin despertamos del letargo y comenzamos a trabajar en nuestras metas.