despierto

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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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