English–Spanish

“awake” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/desˈpjeɾto/

Example

Ya estoy despierto.

I'm already awake.

Illustration for despierto (awake)

How to say “awake” in Spanish

“Awake” in Spanish is despierto.

Open eyes and alert posture.

Full entry for despierto: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with despierto

¿Estás despierto?

Are you awake?

Tips for using despierto

  • Estar despierto indicates physical wakefulness while ser despierto usually signals smartness or quick-wittedness, so the copula helps choose the intended meaning.

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