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    Despierto (en. Awake)

    /desˈpjeɾto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    The state of being without sleep.
    By six in the morning, he was already awake.
    A las seis de la mañana ya estaba despierto.
    Being attentive and alert.
    She is always awake to new developments.
    Ella siempre está despierta a las novedades.
    Being aware of something.
    He finally realized and felt awake to reality.
    Finalmente se dio cuenta y se sintió despierto ante la realidad.

    Etymology

    From the participle of the verb 'despertar', which comes from the Latin 'despertāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be awake
    Not being asleep; being conscious and attentive.
    estar despierto
    awake of mind
    Someone who is very perceptive or intelligent.
    despierto de mente
    awake as a rooster
    Being very awake or alert, especially in the morning.
    despierto como un gallo

    Related Words

    awaken
    Action of moving from a state of sleep to a state of wakefulness.
    despertar
    dream
    State of rest in which the body is during sleep.
    sueño
    alert
    State of maximum attention.
    alerta

    Slang Meanings

    Being aware of what is happening.
    That person is always awake to what happens in the neighborhood.
    Esa persona siempre está despierta de lo que pasa en el barrio.
    Being clever or ingenious.
    He is a sharp boy; he always has good ideas.
    Es un chico despierto, siempre tiene buenas ideas.