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despertar (verb)

To wake up; to cease to sleep.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'desperate'. When the alarm rings, you are DESPERATE to DESPERTAR (wake up) and turn it off.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'despertar-se' instead of 'despertar' for waking oneself up.

Confusing 'despertar' (to wake up) with 'levantar' (to get out of bed).

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