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    Despierta (en. Wake up)

    /des'pjeɾta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make a person wake up or regain consciousness.
    The sound of the alarm awakens the whole house.
    El sonido de la alarma despierta a toda la casa.
    To regain the state of wakefulness after sleep.
    She always wakes up very early to exercise.
    Ella siempre despierta muy temprano para hacer ejercicio.
    To provoke a reaction or interest in someone.
    The movie awakens the interest of the viewers.
    La película despierta el interés de los espectadores.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'despertar', which comes from the Latin 'dispertīre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    awakens to life
    an expression that means beginning to live fully.
    despierta a la vida
    awakens interest
    to provoke curiosity or attention in something.
    despierta el interés
    wakes up in the morning
    action of getting up at the start of the day.
    despierta por la mañana

    Related Words

    awaken
    action of leaving sleep.
    despertar
    alarm clock
    device that produces sound to wake up.
    despertador
    to wake up
    reflexive verb that indicates the action of transitioning from the state of sleep to wakefulness.
    despertarse

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the know or aware of what is happening.
    She is always awake to what is happening in the neighborhood.
    Ella siempre está despierta a lo que pasa en el barrio.
    To spark curiosity or attention in an intense way.
    That comment sparked a lot of debate in the meeting.
    Ese comentario despertó mucho debate en la reunión.