When you hear desvelarse, think about losing sleep. It can mean staying up late on purpose, like when you're finishing a project or enjoying a party. However, it also describes being unable to sleep, perhaps due to worry or noise. The reflexive part (-se) indicates that the action directly affects the subject, emphasizing the personal experience of sleeplessness. So, whether by choice or by circumstance, desvelarse is all about being awake when you might otherwise be sleeping.
When you desvelarse, you stay awake past your normal bedtime. It often implies a restless night or difficulty sleeping. This word can also mean to wake up, particularly if it's earlier than intended or due to a disturbance. It’s a reflexive verb, so you'll always use a reflexive pronoun like me, te, se with it. Think of it as 'to unsleep oneself' if that helps.
§ What 'Desvelarse' Means
- Spanish Word
- desvelarse (verb)
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Definition
- To stay awake; to be sleepless; to wake up (reflexive).
Alright, let's get into a really useful Spanish verb: desvelarse. This isn't just about 'not sleeping.' It carries a specific nuance of being kept awake, or waking up and not being able to go back to sleep. You'll hear this one a lot in everyday conversations, especially when people are talking about their sleep habits or lack thereof!
§ 'Desvelarse' at Work
In a work context, desvelarse often comes up when someone has been working late, stressing about a deadline, or preparing for something important. It implies that their sleep was disturbed due to work-related reasons.
Me desvelé anoche terminando el informe.
Translation hint: I stayed awake last night finishing the report.
El gerente se desvela pensando en la reestructuración de la empresa.
Translation hint: The manager is sleepless thinking about the company restructuring.
§ 'Desvelarse' in School
Students, just like workers, often find themselves desvelados. It's common when cramming for exams, finishing projects, or simply worrying about their academic performance.
Los estudiantes se desvelaron estudiando para el examen final.
Translation hint: The students stayed awake studying for the final exam.
Me desvelé por la preocupación de mi proyecto.
Translation hint: I woke up (and couldn't go back to sleep) due to worry about my project.
§ 'Desvelarse' in the News and Media
When you read or watch the news in Spanish, you might encounter desvelarse in a few different contexts, often related to important events or general public concern.
- Politicians/Leaders: Talking about leaders losing sleep over national issues.
- Disasters/Crises: People being sleepless due to natural disasters, emergencies, or social problems.
- Celebrities: Sometimes used in a lighter sense about someone being up late for an event or party.
El presidente se desveló por la crisis económica.
Translation hint: The president stayed awake due to the economic crisis.
Miles de personas se desvelaron por el terremoto.
Translation hint: Thousands of people were sleepless due to the earthquake.
§ Don't Confuse 'Desvelarse' with 'Despertarse' or 'No Poder Dormir'
Many English speakers learning Spanish often mix up 'desvelarse' with other related verbs like 'despertarse' (to wake up) or simply saying 'no poder dormir' (to not be able to sleep). While there's overlap in meaning, 'desvelarse' has a specific nuance that the others don't quite capture. It implies an involuntary or extended period of being awake, often when you intended to be asleep, or staying up late for a particular reason.
- DEFINITION
- To stay awake; to be sleepless; to wake up (reflexive).
Me desvelé anoche pensando en el examen. (I stayed awake last night thinking about the exam.)
No me pude desvelar viendo la película. (I couldn't stay awake watching the movie. - *This is a common way to say you couldn't stay up late, indicating the effort to stay awake.*)
§ Using 'Desvelarse' When You Mean 'Wake Up'
A common mistake is using 'desvelarse' when you simply mean 'to wake up'. If you just woke up from sleep, the correct verb is 'despertarse'. 'Desvelarse' usually implies that you are *already* awake and unable to return to sleep, or that you purposefully stayed up late.
Me desperté a las siete. (I woke up at seven.) - Correct.
Me desvelé y no pude volver a dormir. (I woke up and couldn't go back to sleep.) - Correct, implies being awake and unable to sleep again.
§ Reflexive Pronoun Usage
Since 'desvelarse' is a reflexive verb, it always needs a reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se). Forgetting this pronoun is a common error.
- Incorrect: Desvelé toda la noche.
- Correct: Me desvelé toda la noche. (I stayed awake all night.)
§ Context is Key
The context will often clarify the exact meaning of 'desvelarse'. Pay attention to what follows the verb. Are you describing being unable to sleep, or deliberately staying up late? The meaning can shift slightly.
Me desvelé leyendo un buen libro. (I stayed up late reading a good book.) - Here, it implies an intentional action.
El ruido me desveló. (The noise woke me up / kept me awake.) - Here, it's involuntary.
§ Common Phrases with 'Desvelarse'
Learning common phrases can help you use 'desvelarse' correctly and naturally.
- 'Desvelarse por algo/alguien': To lose sleep over something/someone.
- 'Estar desvelado/a': To be sleepless/awake (adjective form).
- 'No poder desvelarse': To not be able to stay awake/up late.
Se desveló por la preocupación. (He lost sleep due to worry.)
Estoy desvelado porque tengo mucho trabajo. (I'm sleepless/awake because I have a lot of work.)
レベル別の例文
Me desvelé anoche estudiando para el examen.
I stayed up last night studying for the exam.
Se desvela fácilmente con el ruido de la calle.
He is easily kept awake by the street noise.
¿Por qué te desvelas tanto? Necesitas dormir.
Why do you stay up so much? You need to sleep.
Después de la fiesta, se desvelaron hasta tarde.
After the party, they stayed up late.
Mi hermana siempre se desvela leyendo un libro.
My sister always stays up reading a book.
No quiero desvelarme, mañana tengo que trabajar.
I don't want to stay awake, tomorrow I have to work.
Cuando estoy enfermo, me desvelo mucho por la tos.
When I'm sick, I stay awake a lot because of the cough.
Si te desvelas, estarás cansado todo el día.
If you stay awake, you will be tired all day.
Anoche me desvelé viendo una serie.
Last night I stayed awake watching a series.
Here, 'desvelarse' means to stay awake on purpose.
Se desveló pensando en el examen de mañana.
He was sleepless thinking about tomorrow's exam.
In this context, 'desvelarse' implies being unable to sleep due to worry.
El ruido de la calle me desvela todas las noches.
The street noise keeps me awake every night.
Here, 'desvelarse' is used when an external factor prevents sleep.
Me desvelé temprano para ver el amanecer.
I woke up early to see the sunrise.
In this sentence, 'desvelarse' means to wake up, usually earlier than planned or expected.
Los niños se desvelan con facilidad durante las vacaciones.
Children easily stay up late during vacations.
This use of 'desvelarse' suggests a tendency to stay awake late.
No quiero desvelarme con cafeína antes de acostarme.
I don't want to stay awake with caffeine before bed.
Here, 'desvelarse' is used in the infinitive after a negation, expressing avoidance of sleeplessness.
Aunque estaba cansado, se desveló trabajando en el proyecto.
Although he was tired, he stayed awake working on the project.
This example shows 'desvelarse' used when someone pushes through tiredness to remain awake and work.
Después de la fiesta, nos desvelamos conversando hasta el amanecer.
After the party, we stayed up talking until dawn.
This use of 'desvelarse' means to stay awake late into the night, often enjoying conversation or activities.
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
Me desvelé anoche leyendo una novela.
I stayed up last night reading a novel.
No puedo desvelarme porque mañana tengo un examen importante.
I can't stay up because I have an important exam tomorrow.
¿Por qué te desvelaste tan temprano hoy?
Why did you wake up so early today?
Se desvela fácilmente con cualquier ruido.
He wakes up easily with any noise.
Desvelarse puede afectar tu salud.
Staying awake can affect your health.
Me desvelo pensando en mis problemas.
I stay awake thinking about my problems.
Estaba tan emocionado que me desvelé toda la noche.
I was so excited that I stayed awake all night.
No quiero desvelarme con cafeína.
I don't want to stay awake with caffeine.
Si te desvelas, intenta relajarte.
If you are sleepless, try to relax.
Ella se desvela con facilidad si hay luz.
She wakes up easily if there is light.
文法パターン
慣用句と表現
"No pegar ojo"
To not sleep a wink
Anoche no pegué ojo, estuve desvelado pensando en el examen. (Last night I didn't sleep a wink, I was awake thinking about the exam.)
neutral"Pasar la noche en blanco"
To have a sleepless night; to stay up all night
Tuve que pasar la noche en blanco para terminar el informe. (I had to stay up all night to finish the report.)
neutral"Estar en vela"
To be awake; to be watchful
El guardia estuvo en vela toda la noche. (The guard was awake all night.)
neutral"Quitar el sueño"
To keep someone awake; to worry someone
Me quita el sueño pensar en mis problemas. (Thinking about my problems keeps me awake.)
neutral"No conciliar el sueño"
To not be able to fall asleep
Después de la mala noticia, no pude conciliar el sueño. (After the bad news, I couldn't fall asleep.)
formal"Tener insomnio"
To have insomnia
Últimamente tengo insomnio y me desvelo mucho. (Lately I have insomnia and I stay awake a lot.)
neutral"Estar desierto/a (una calle, un lugar)"
To be deserted (a street, a place) - *related to the idea of being awake when everything else is asleep*
A las tres de la mañana, la calle estaba desierta. (At three in the morning, the street was deserted.)
neutral"Dormir a pierna suelta"
To sleep soundly (antonym of 'desvelarse')
Después de tanto trabajo, pude dormir a pierna suelta. (After so much work, I was able to sleep soundly.)
neutral"Levantarse con el pie izquierdo"
To get up on the wrong side of the bed - *can be a result of a sleepless night*
Me desvelé y me levanté con el pie izquierdo esta mañana. (I stayed awake and got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.)
informal"Dar vueltas en la cama"
To toss and turn in bed
Estuve dando vueltas en la cama por horas, no pude dormir. (I was tossing and turning in bed for hours, I couldn't sleep.)
neutral文型パターン
Me desvelo mucho viendo películas.
I stay up a lot watching movies.
¿Te desvelaste anoche?
Did you stay up last night?
Se desveló preocupada por su examen.
She stayed awake worried about her exam.
Nos desvelamos hablando hasta tarde.
We stayed up talking late.
Se desvelaron por el ruido de la calle.
They were kept awake by the street noise.
Es fácil desvelarse cuando tienes insomnio.
It's easy to be sleepless when you have insomnia.
No quiero desvelarme esta noche.
I don't want to stay awake tonight.
Si te desvelas, mañana estarás cansado.
If you stay up, you'll be tired tomorrow.
使い方
Usage Notes for 'Desvelarse'
- To stay awake late: 'Desvelarse' is commonly used when someone intentionally stays up late, often for work, study, or leisure. For example, 'Me desvelé anoche terminando el informe' (I stayed up late last night finishing the report).
- To be sleepless/unable to sleep: It can also describe the state of being unable to sleep, even if you want to. For example, 'Me desvelé pensando en el examen' (I couldn't sleep thinking about the exam).
- To wake up spontaneously: Less frequently, but still correctly, 'desvelarse' can mean to wake up without an alarm, often earlier than desired. For example, 'Me desvelé a las cinco de la mañana sin motivo' (I woke up at five in the morning for no reason).
- As a reflexive verb, it always requires a reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se).
Common Mistakes with 'Desvelarse'
- Confusing with 'despertarse': While both relate to waking, 'despertarse' simply means 'to wake up' (e.g., 'Me desperté a las siete' - I woke up at seven). 'Desvelarse' implies staying awake or being unable to sleep, often later than usual or desired.
- Forgetting the reflexive pronoun: Because it's a reflexive verb, always remember to include the reflexive pronoun. Saying just 'Yo desvelé' is incorrect; it should be 'Yo me desvelé.'
- Using it for a short nap: 'Desvelarse' is not used for waking up from a short nap. It implies a longer period of being awake when one should be asleep.
ヒント
Use 'desvelarse' for staying up late
Think of 'desvelarse' as a handy word for those times you stay up late, whether it's by choice or not. It's often used when you're awake past your usual bedtime.
Reflexive verb reminder
Remember, 'desvelarse' is a reflexive verb, so it always needs a reflexive pronoun like 'me,' 'te,' 'se,' etc. For example, 'Me desvelé anoche' means 'I stayed up late last night.'
Not just for insomnia
While it can mean being sleepless, it's not always about insomnia. You can 'desvelarse' because you're reading a good book, or watching a movie, or working on something important.
When someone else keeps you awake
You can also use 'desvelar' (without the 'se') to say someone or something kept you awake. For instance, 'El ruido me desveló' means 'The noise kept me awake.'
Past tense is common
You'll often hear 'desvelarse' in the past tense, describing something that already happened. 'Me desvelé estudiando' means 'I stayed up late studying.'
Don't confuse with 'despertarse'
Be careful not to confuse 'desvelarse' with 'despertarse' (to wake up). 'Despertarse' is about the act of waking up from sleep, while 'desvelarse' is about not being able to sleep or staying awake.
Examples in conversation
Try practicing with phrases like: '¿Por qué te desvelaste?' (Why did you stay up late?) or 'No quiero desvelarme esta noche.' (I don't want to stay up late tonight.)
Common during late-night activities
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, late-night activities are common. So, 'desvelarse' can be a frequent occurrence, especially during festivities or social gatherings.
Use with adverbs of time
Pair 'desvelarse' with adverbs of time to be more specific. 'Me desvelé toda la noche' means 'I stayed awake all night.' 'Se desveló hasta tarde' means 'He stayed up until late.'
Figurative use: uncovering
In a more advanced context, 'desvelar' (without 'se') can also mean to uncover, reveal, or disclose something. For example, 'La investigación desveló la verdad' means 'The investigation uncovered the truth.' This is a different usage, but good to know.
暗記しよう
記憶術
Think of 'desvelarse' as 'de-veil-arse' – like pulling back a veil from your eyes, preventing you from sleeping.
視覚的連想
Imagine a person trying to sleep, but their eyelids are propped open by tiny little veils, keeping them awake. Or, picture a 'dis-veil' - removing a blanket or veil, revealing the night and keeping you awake.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Try to use 'desvelarse' in a sentence describing a time you couldn't sleep. For example: 'Me desvelé porque... (I stayed awake because...)'
実生活で練習する
実際の使用場面
When you couldn't sleep last night:
- Me desvelé anoche.
- No pude dormir y me desvelé.
- Me desvelo fácilmente.
When someone looks tired because they didn't sleep:
- Se te nota que te desvelaste.
- ¿Te desvelaste anoche?
- No deberías desvelarte tanto.
When you have to stay up late for something:
- Me toca desvelarme para terminar el proyecto.
- No quiero desvelarme estudiando.
- A veces es necesario desvelarse.
When describing a sleepless night:
- Tuve una noche desvelada.
- La desvelada fue horrible.
- Pasé la noche desvelado/a.
When someone is awake very early:
- Te desvelaste muy temprano hoy.
- ¿Por qué te desvelaste?
- Me desvelé con el ruido.
会話のきっかけ
"¿Qué te hace desvelarte más a menudo?"
"¿Alguna vez te has desvelado por algo emocionante?"
"¿Cómo evitas desvelarte antes de un día importante?"
"¿Crees que es malo desvelarse de vez en cuando?"
"¿Qué haces cuando te desvelas y no puedes volver a dormir?"
日記のテーマ
Describe la última vez que te desvelaste. ¿Por qué fue? ¿Cómo te sentiste al día siguiente?
Piensa en una situación en la que sabes que te vas a desvelar (un viaje, un evento). ¿Cómo te preparas para ello?
Escribe sobre los pros y los contras de desvelarse para terminar algo importante.
¿Hay alguna costumbre o actividad que te ayude a no desvelarte? Descríbela.
Imagina que tienes una semana en la que no puedes desvelarte. ¿Cómo cambiaría tu vida diaria?
自分をテスト 108 問
Which sentence means 'She stayed awake all night'?
'Desvelarse' means to stay awake. The other options describe sleeping, eating, or dancing.
If you 'se desvelas', what are you doing?
'Desvelarse' means to stay awake or be sleepless.
Choose the best translation for 'Me desvelé temprano'.
In this context, 'desvelarse' means to wake up. 'Temprano' means early.
If you say 'No me desvelé anoche', it means you slept well last night.
'No me desvelé' means 'I didn't stay awake', so you slept.
When someone 'se desvela', they are usually feeling very rested.
'Desvelarse' means to stay awake or be sleepless, which usually leads to feeling tired, not rested.
The sentence 'Él se desvela por el ruido' means he stays awake because of the noise.
'Se desvela' means he stays awake, and 'por el ruido' means because of the noise.
Write a short sentence about someone waking up early.
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Sample answer
Yo me despierto muy temprano.
Write a sentence saying 'I don't like to stay awake at night.'
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Sample answer
No me gusta desvelarme por la noche.
Imagine you couldn't sleep last night. Write a sentence about it.
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Sample answer
Anoche no pude dormir y me desvelé.
¿Por qué se va a desvelar María?
Read this passage:
María va a la cama tarde. Ella mira una película muy larga. Por eso, mañana ella se va a desvelar.
¿Por qué se va a desvelar María?
The passage says 'Ella mira una película muy larga. Por eso, mañana ella se va a desvelar.'
The passage says 'Ella mira una película muy larga. Por eso, mañana ella se va a desvelar.'
¿Qué hace Juan a veces por la noche?
Read this passage:
Mi amigo Juan estudia mucho por la noche. A veces, él se desvela para terminar sus tareas. Mañana tiene un examen importante.
¿Qué hace Juan a veces por la noche?
The passage states 'A veces, él se desvela para terminar sus tareas.'
The passage states 'A veces, él se desvela para terminar sus tareas.'
¿Qué no quiere hacer la persona?
Read this passage:
Hoy tengo que levantarme muy temprano para viajar. No quiero desvelarme, pero es importante mi viaje. Necesito dormir bien.
¿Qué no quiere hacer la persona?
The passage says 'No quiero desvelarme, pero es importante mi viaje.'
The passage says 'No quiero desvelarme, pero es importante mi viaje.'
Choose the best translation for 'desvelarse' in this sentence: 'Me voy a desvelar viendo esta película.'
'Desvelarse' means to stay awake, often late into the night. The other options suggest sleeping.
Which sentence correctly uses 'desvelarse' to mean 'to be sleepless'?
If she 'se desveló por el ruido,' it means she was sleepless because of the noise. The other options don't convey sleeplessness due to external factors.
If someone 'se desvela' for a good cause, what are they likely doing?
To 'desvelarse' for a cause means to stay up late, often sacrificing sleep, to work on something important.
If you 'te desvelas' watching a movie, it means you fell asleep during the movie.
No, if you 'te desvelas' watching a movie, it means you stayed awake, often late into the night, watching it. It's the opposite of falling asleep.
The phrase 'no pude desvelarme' means 'I couldn't sleep'.
Yes, 'no pude desvelarme' directly translates to 'I couldn't stay awake' in a general sense, which can imply 'I couldn't sleep' if used in context of trying to sleep but being unable to.
You would use 'desvelarse' to talk about waking up very early in the morning by choice.
'Desvelarse' implies staying awake or being sleepless, often unintentionally or for a specific reason that keeps you from sleeping. Waking up early by choice is usually expressed with 'despertarse temprano'.
This sentence means 'She stayed awake studying.' The reflexive pronoun 'se' comes before the conjugated verb 'desveló.'
This sentence means 'I don't want to stay awake tonight.' When there are two verbs, the second verb is often in the infinitive.
This sentence means 'The children stayed awake watching the movie.' The reflexive pronoun 'se' corresponds to 'Los niños' (they).
Anoche me ___ hasta tarde leyendo un libro muy interesante.
The verb 'desvelarse' means to stay awake. In this context, 'me desvelé' means 'I stayed awake'.
Si te ___ mucho, estarás cansado mañana.
Using the present tense 'desvelas' for a conditional statement, meaning 'if you stay awake a lot'.
Los niños se ___ por el ruido de la tormenta.
'Se desvelaron' here means they woke up or were kept awake by the storm's noise.
No quiero ___ esta noche, tengo que levantarme temprano.
The infinitive 'desvelarme' is used after 'no quiero' (I don't want to), meaning 'I don't want to stay awake'.
A veces, las preocupaciones me hacen ___ por horas.
Here, 'desvelar' is used as an infinitive after 'hacen' (make me), meaning 'make me stay awake'.
Él se ___ cada vez que tiene un examen importante.
The present tense 'se desvela' indicates a habitual action: he stays awake every time he has an important exam.
Choose the best translation for 'Me desvelé anoche'.
'Desvelarse' means to stay awake or be sleepless.
Which sentence correctly uses 'desvelarse'?
'Desvelarse' is used when someone stays awake, often intentionally or due to circumstances. The other options use 'desvelar' in different contexts (to reveal a secret, to get out of bed, the sun revealing the day), which is not the reflexive 'desvelarse'.
If you 'te desvelas', what are you doing?
To 'desvelarse' means to stay awake, often for a prolonged period, or to wake up and be unable to go back to sleep.
If you 'te desvelas', it means you are asleep.
No, 'desvelarse' means the opposite: to stay awake or be sleepless.
You can use 'desvelarse' to describe someone who couldn't sleep because of noise.
Yes, 'desvelarse' is perfect for describing someone who stayed awake or became sleepless due to something like noise.
The phrase 'Me desvelé para ver el partido' means 'I slept to watch the game'.
No, it means 'I stayed awake to watch the game'. 'Desvelarse' means to stay awake.
Después de beber tanto café, me fue imposible no ___ toda la noche.
The context implies staying awake due to coffee, so 'desvelarme' (to stay awake) is the correct fit.
Los ruidos de la calle me hicieron ___ varias veces durante la madrugada.
The noises caused the person to wake up or be sleepless, making 'desvelarme' (to wake up/be sleepless) appropriate.
Si continúas ___ hasta tarde, tu rendimiento en el trabajo disminuirá.
The sentence links staying up late to decreased work performance, so 'desvelándote' (staying awake) fits.
El examen era tan importante que no pude evitar ___ la noche anterior.
The importance of the exam would lead to sleeplessness, so 'desvelarme' (to be sleepless) is the correct choice.
Ayer tuve que ___ para terminar el informe a tiempo.
To finish the report on time, the person had to stay awake, making 'desvelarme' (to stay awake) the best option.
Me ___ anoche pensando en todos los preparativos del viaje.
The context of thinking about trip preparations suggests sleeplessness, so 'desvelé' (I was sleepless/woke up) is correct.
Last night I stayed awake watching a very exciting movie.
I don't like staying up late; I need to sleep well to function the next day.
Did you wake up because of the storm's noise?
Read this aloud:
Intenta usar 'desvelarse' en una frase para describir una noche que no pudiste dormir.
Focus: des-ve-LAR-se
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Describe una situación en la que es común que la gente se desvele.
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Read this aloud:
¿Qué harías si te desvelaras una noche antes de un examen importante?
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Describe a time you had to desvelarse (stay awake) for something important. What was the reason, and how did you feel the next day?
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Sample answer
Anoche me tuve que desvelar para terminar un proyecto urgente para el trabajo. La razón era que la fecha límite era hoy por la mañana. Me sentía muy cansado al día siguiente, pero al menos el proyecto estaba terminado.
Imagine you are explaining the meaning of 'desvelarse' to a friend. Write a short paragraph explaining its nuances and how it differs from just 'no dormir'.
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Sample answer
La palabra 'desvelarse' es más que simplemente 'no dormir'. Implica que te quedas despierto, a menudo intencionalmente o debido a una circunstancia que te impide dormir, y suele llevar una connotación de cansancio o agotamiento. No es lo mismo que simplemente no ir a la cama.
Write three short sentences describing different situations where someone might 'desvelarse'.
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Sample answer
1. Me desvelé estudiando para el examen final de mañana. 2. Mis vecinos se desvelaron anoche con una fiesta muy ruidosa. 3. Se desveló pensando en los problemas de su empresa.
¿Por qué se desveló el escritor?
Read this passage:
El joven escritor se desveló por tercera noche consecutiva, absorto en la corrección de su novela. La fecha de entrega se acercaba y sentía la presión de cada palabra. A pesar del cansancio, sabía que el esfuerzo valdría la pena cuando viera su obra publicada.
¿Por qué se desveló el escritor?
El pasaje indica que el escritor estaba 'absorto en la corrección de su novela' y que 'la fecha de entrega se acercaba'.
El pasaje indica que el escritor estaba 'absorto en la corrección de su novela' y que 'la fecha de entrega se acercaba'.
¿Cuál fue la causa principal de que María se desvelara?
Read this passage:
María se desveló anoche debido a la tormenta. Los relámpagos iluminaban la habitación y los truenos retumbaban con fuerza. Aunque intentó ignorarlos, el miedo no la dejó conciliar el sueño hasta el amanecer.
¿Cuál fue la causa principal de que María se desvelara?
El texto dice 'María se desveló anoche debido a la tormenta' y describe los efectos de la misma.
El texto dice 'María se desveló anoche debido a la tormenta' y describe los efectos de la misma.
¿Qué le causa a Carlos desvelarse cuando viaja?
Read this passage:
Carlos siempre se desvela cuando viaja a otro país con una diferencia horaria significativa. Su cuerpo tarda varios días en adaptarse a los nuevos horarios, lo que le provoca insomnio y cansancio durante sus primeros días de vacaciones.
¿Qué le causa a Carlos desvelarse cuando viaja?
El pasaje menciona 'diferencia horaria significativa' y que su cuerpo tarda en adaptarse a los 'nuevos horarios'.
El pasaje menciona 'diferencia horaria significativa' y que su cuerpo tarda en adaptarse a los 'nuevos horarios'.
This sentence structure places the subject, then the reflexive verb, followed by the action that caused her to stay awake, and finally the time indicator.
The negative 'no' precedes the conjugated verb 'quiero', followed by the infinitive reflexive 'desvelarme' and the reason.
This conditional sentence starts with 'si' and the conjugated reflexive verb, followed by the consequence and the time.
Anoche, me ___ leyendo hasta las tres de la mañana. (Last night, I stayed awake reading until three in the morning.)
The verb 'desvelarse' in the preterite tense, first person singular, fits the context of staying awake.
La preocupación por el examen me ___ toda la noche. (Worrying about the exam kept me awake all night.)
'Desveló' is the third person singular preterite of 'desvelar', indicating the worry caused sleeplessness.
A pesar de intentar dormir, me ___ pensando en el proyecto. (Despite trying to sleep, I lay awake thinking about the project.)
The reflexive form 'me desvelé' in the preterite tense is correct here, implying the subject themselves was sleepless.
Si continúas usando el teléfono hasta tarde, te ___ y no podrás concentrarte mañana. (If you keep using your phone late, you'll stay awake and won't be able to concentrate tomorrow.)
'Desvelarás' is the future tense, second person singular, appropriate for a warning about future sleeplessness.
Es crucial no ___ antes de un día importante para rendir al máximo. (It's crucial not to stay awake before an important day to perform at your best.)
The infinitive 'desvelarse' is used after 'no' to express a prohibition or recommendation.
La luna llena a veces me ___ y me cuesta conciliar el sueño. (The full moon sometimes keeps me awake and I find it hard to fall asleep.)
'Desvela' is the present tense, third person singular, indicating a recurring effect of the full moon.
Choose the best translation for 'Me desvelé toda la noche estudiando.'
'Desvelarse' in this context means to stay awake.
Which sentence uses 'desvelarse' correctly to mean 'to be sleepless'?
Here, 'se desveló' indicates she was kept awake or sleepless due to the street noise.
If someone 'se desvela fácilmente', what does that mean?
In its reflexive form, 'desvelarse' can mean to wake up, especially if it happens easily.
If you say 'No pude desvelarme', it means you couldn't stay awake.
'No pude desvelarme' would mean 'I couldn't *not* stay awake' or 'I couldn't wake up', which is contradictory. If you couldn't stay awake, you'd say 'Me quedé dormido'.
Using 'desvelarse' to mean 'to uncover a secret' is incorrect.
While 'desvelarse' primarily means to stay awake, the non-reflexive verb 'desvelar' can mean 'to unveil' or 'to reveal', as in 'desvelar un secreto'.
'Me desveló el bebé' means 'The baby woke me up' or 'The baby kept me awake'.
In this context, 'el bebé' is the subject causing the action of 'desvelar' on 'me', meaning the baby kept the speaker awake or woke them up.
The speaker stayed awake thinking about an exam.
Street noise interrupted the speaker's sleep.
A boring movie unexpectedly kept the speaker awake.
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¿Por qué crees que la gente se desvela con el estrés?
Focus: des-ve-lar-se
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Describe una situación en la que te hayas desvelado recientemente.
Focus: des-ve-la-do re-cien-te-men-te
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Qué haces cuando te desvelas y no puedes volver a dormir?
Focus: qué ha-ces cuan-do te des-ve-las
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This sentence describes someone staying up late after a full day of work, using 'desvelarse' in the reflexive form.
This sentence uses 'desvelar' (non-reflexive) to show that worries kept someone awake at night.
This sentence expresses a past habit of staying up late to read, employing the reflexive 'desvelarse' in the infinitive.
Después de la noticia impactante, me fue imposible no ___, dando vueltas en la cama hasta el amanecer.
The context implies inability to sleep due to an impactful event, making 'desvelarme' (to stay awake) the correct choice.
La ansiedad por el examen final me hizo ___ toda la noche, repasando apuntes sin cesar.
The phrase 'toda la noche, repasando apuntes sin cesar' clearly indicates staying awake due to anxiety, making 'desvelarme' the appropriate verb.
El ruido constante de la obra en construcción provocó que muchos vecinos empezaran a ___ habitualmente.
The noise from construction causing residents to lose sleep points to 'desvelarse' (to be sleepless) as the correct verb.
Con el jet lag tan severo, es casi inevitable ___ durante los primeros días de adaptación.
Jet lag commonly causes sleeplessness, so 'desvelarse' (to stay awake) fits the context perfectly.
La emoción del viaje inminente me hizo ___ hasta altas horas de la madrugada, planificando cada detalle.
Excitement causing someone to stay up late planning aligns with the meaning of 'desvelarme' (to stay awake).
Si no tomas medidas para controlar el estrés, podrías empezar a ___ de forma crónica.
Chronic stress often leads to sleeplessness, making 'desvelarte' (to be sleepless) the logical consequence.
Después de la noticia impactante, Juan se ______ toda la noche, incapaz de conciliar el sueño.
The context implies inability to sleep due to an impactful event. 'Desvelarse' means to stay awake or be sleepless.
Los estudiantes universitarios a menudo se ______ para terminar sus proyectos antes de la fecha límite.
The sentence describes students staying up late to finish projects, which aligns with the meaning of 'desvelarse'.
El ruido constante de la construcción hizo que me ______ hasta altas horas de la madrugada.
The noise prevented sleep, so 'desvelara' (I stayed awake) is the correct choice.
Si alguien se desvela, significa que ha dormido profundamente durante la noche.
'Desvelarse' means to stay awake or be sleepless, the opposite of sleeping deeply.
Es común que las personas se desvelen por preocupaciones o estrés.
Worries and stress are common reasons for people to stay awake at night, which is the meaning of 'desvelarse'.
Una persona desvelada generalmente se siente llena de energía y lista para el día siguiente.
Someone who has been sleepless ('desvelado/a') would typically feel tired, not energized.
Describe a time you had to desvelarse for an important reason. What was the reason, and how did you feel afterward?
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Sample answer
Una vez tuve que desvelarme para terminar un proyecto universitario crucial. La entrega era al día siguiente y aún me quedaba mucho por hacer. Me sentía muy presionado, pero sabía que el esfuerzo valdría la pena. Al final, logré entregarlo a tiempo, pero al día siguiente estaba agotado. La satisfacción de haberlo terminado compensó un poco el cansancio extremo.
Imagine you are writing a short story. Use 'desvelarse' to describe a character's experience with insomnia due to anxiety. Focus on their internal thoughts and feelings.
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Sample answer
Elena se desveló una vez más, la ansiedad oprimiéndole el pecho. Las manecillas del reloj avanzaban con una lentitud exasperante, y cada tic-tac resonaba como un martillo en su cabeza. Sus pensamientos daban vueltas y vueltas, incapaces de encontrar un punto de descanso. Se preocupaba por el futuro incierto, por las decisiones que debía tomar, y por la imposibilidad de calmar su mente.
You are giving advice to a friend who frequently 'se desvela'. What are some practical tips you would offer to help them get a better night's sleep?
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Si te desvelas con frecuencia, te recomendaría establecer una rutina de sueño estricta. Intenta acostarte y levantarte a la misma hora todos los días, incluso los fines de semana. Evita la cafeína y las pantallas antes de dormir. También podría ayudarte practicar técnicas de relajación, como la meditación o la lectura de un libro, para calmar tu mente antes de acostarte. Un buen descanso es esencial para tu bienestar.
¿Cuál era la principal motivación del científico para desvelarse?
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El científico se desveló durante semanas, inmerso en su investigación. La presión por descubrir la cura era inmensa, y cada noche sacrificaba horas de sueño en el laboratorio. Sus colegas lo admiraban por su dedicación, pero también se preocupaban por su salud. Finalmente, después de un esfuerzo sobrehumano, logró un avance significativo.
¿Cuál era la principal motivación del científico para desvelarse?
El pasaje indica que 'La presión por descubrir la cura era inmensa', lo que directamente relaciona su falta de sueño con este objetivo.
El pasaje indica que 'La presión por descubrir la cura era inmensa', lo que directamente relaciona su falta de sueño con este objetivo.
¿Qué emoción principal sentía la madre mientras se desvelaba?
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La madre se desveló toda la noche cuidando a su hijo enfermo. Su fiebre no bajaba, y cada tos la llenaba de angustia. A pesar del cansancio extremo, su amor maternal le daba la fuerza para permanecer despierta, velando por el bienestar de su pequeño. Al amanecer, la fiebre comenzó a ceder.
¿Qué emoción principal sentía la madre mientras se desvelaba?
El texto menciona que 'cada tos la llenaba de angustia' y que estaba 'velando por el bienestar de su pequeño', lo que denota una fuerte preocupación.
El texto menciona que 'cada tos la llenaba de angustia' y que estaba 'velando por el bienestar de su pequeño', lo que denota una fuerte preocupación.
¿Por qué el poeta prefería desvelarse para escribir?
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El poeta se desvelaba con frecuencia, buscando la inspiración en las horas más profundas de la noche. Creía que el silencio y la oscuridad de la madrugada agudizaban su mente y le permitían capturar la esencia de sus ideas. Muchas de sus obras más aclamadas nacieron de esas noches de vigilia.
¿Por qué el poeta prefería desvelarse para escribir?
El pasaje establece que el poeta 'creía que el silencio y la oscuridad de la madrugada agudizaban su mente'.
El pasaje establece que el poeta 'creía que el silencio y la oscuridad de la madrugada agudizaban su mente'.
This sentence describes the common situation of staying awake at night due to work-related thoughts.
This sentence illustrates how an event (a piece of news) can cause someone to wake up and be unable to sleep again.
This sentence uses 'desvelarse' in a conditional context, highlighting the consequence of staying up too late.
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Use 'desvelarse' for staying up late
Think of 'desvelarse' as a handy word for those times you stay up late, whether it's by choice or not. It's often used when you're awake past your usual bedtime.
Reflexive verb reminder
Remember, 'desvelarse' is a reflexive verb, so it always needs a reflexive pronoun like 'me,' 'te,' 'se,' etc. For example, 'Me desvelé anoche' means 'I stayed up late last night.'
Not just for insomnia
While it can mean being sleepless, it's not always about insomnia. You can 'desvelarse' because you're reading a good book, or watching a movie, or working on something important.
When someone else keeps you awake
You can also use 'desvelar' (without the 'se') to say someone or something kept you awake. For instance, 'El ruido me desveló' means 'The noise kept me awake.'
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daily_lifeの関連語
a menudo
A1Frequently; on many occasions.
abonar
A2To pay, to subscribe; to make a payment or subscribe to a service.
abreviar
B1To shorten (a word, phrase, or text).
abrigo
A1Coat.
abril
A1April
acercarse
A2To move closer to someone or something.
acompañar
A2To go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.
acostar
A2To put someone to bed.
acostarse
A1To go to bed, to lie down for sleep.
acostumbrarse
B1To get used to a situation or habit.
