VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
despertar(se) (ie)
to wake up
First introduced in Chapter 4 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use despertar(se) (ie) where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see despertar(se) (ie) after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta despertar(se) (ie) en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to wake up even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes despertar(se) (ie) en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who wake up loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does despertar(se) (ie) mean in Spanish?
to wake up (introduced in Chapter 4 in Chapurra).
How do you use despertar(se) (ie) in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is despertar(se) (ie) in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 4. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.