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    Despiertos (en. Awake)

    /des'pjeɾ.tos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Someone who is not asleep or is conscious.
    The children were awake all night.
    Los niños estaban despiertos durante toda la noche.
    Someone who has an alert or active mind.
    Some people are more productive when they are awake at night.
    Algunas personas son más productivas cuando están despiertos por la noche.
    The state of a person who has awakened.
    After a long nap, Juan finally felt awake.
    Después de una larga siesta, Juan finalmente se sintió despierto.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be awake
    It means not being asleep.
    estar despierto
    to not sleep all night
    It indicates remaining awake all night.
    no dormir en toda la noche
    to stay awake
    It means intentionally staying without sleep.
    quedarse despierto

    Related Words

    to awaken
    The action of stopping sleeping.
    despertar
    alert
    The state of being attentive and conscious.
    alerta
    wakefulness
    The state of being awake, especially at night.
    vigilia

    Slang Meanings

    To be very awake and alert.
    Today I feel more than awake, ready for adventure!
    Hoy me siento más que despierto, ¡listo para la aventura!
    To be in an active and conscious mental state.
    That coffee has me awake like never before.
    Esa café me tiene despierto como nunca.