Translation of Spanish word "despertar" to English
despertar
/des.peɾˈtar/
Meaning
Verbto wake up
How to use
Despertar ('to wake up / arouse') is stem-changing (e -> ie): despierto, despiertas, despierta, despertamos, despertáis, despiertan. Often used reflexively (despertarse) for waking up oneself.
🇬🇧 English
to wake up
Example
Despertaré a las 6 de la mañana.
I will wake up at 6 in the morning.
No quiero despertar a mi hermano.
I don't want to wake up my brother.
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Common phrases
- despertar el interés— to arouse interest
- despertarse temprano— to wake up early
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The Spanish word "despertar" means "to wake up" in English.
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