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    Desperté (en. I woke up)

    /despeɾˈte/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of transitioning from the state of sleep to wakefulness.
    I woke up early to see the sunrise.
    Me desperté temprano para ver el amanecer.
    Action of causing someone to wake up.
    I woke up my brother so he wouldn't be late for school.
    Desperté a mi hermano para que no llegara tarde a la escuela.
    To gain awareness or attention after a period of distraction.
    After a long time, I finally woke up to reality.
    Después de mucho tiempo, finalmente me desperté a la realidad.

    Etymology

    From the verb despertar, and the suffix -é which indicates first person singular in the perfect preterite.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    awaken curiosity
    to make someone interested in something.
    despertar la curiosidad
    waking from a deep sleep
    to come out of a very restorative and deep sleep.
    despertar de un sueño profundo
    just to wake up
    phrase used to indicate that an action is only to move or make someone alert.
    sólo para despertar

    Related Words

    wake
    action of transitioning from a state of sleep to a state of wakefulness.
    despertar
    sleep
    natural state of periodic rest in which one's consciousness temporarily shuts down.
    sueño
    wakefulness
    state of being alert or awake.
    vigilia

    Slang Meanings

    To be awake and alert in a critical situation.
    I had to be awake so I wouldn't miss anything at the party.
    Tenía que estar despierto para no perderme nada de la fiesta.
    To enjoy the moment after having been distracted.
    It feels good to be awake after so long without having fun.
    Se siente bien estar despierto después de tanto tiempo sin divertirme.