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despierto

Asturian edit

Adjective edit

despierto

  1. neuter of despiertu

Spanish edit

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /desˈpjeɾto/ [d̪esˈpjeɾ.t̪o]
  • Rhymes: -eɾto
  • Syllabification: des‧pier‧to

Etymology 1 edit

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb edit

despierto

  1. first-person singular present indicative of despertar

Etymology 2 edit

From Latin dē- + Vulgar Latin *expertus, for Latin experrēctus, past active participle of expergīscor (“to awaken”). Compare Portuguese desperto.

Adjective edit

despierto (feminine despierta, masculine plural despiertos, feminine plural despiertas)

  1. awake
    ¿Te mantendrías despierto conmigo un ratito?
    Would you stay awake with me [for] a little while?
    ¿Quieres que me quede despierta para ayudarte a estudiar?
    Do you want me to stay awake to help you study?
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