English–Spanish
“keep awake” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/desβeˈlaɾ/
Example
El ruido me desveló anoche.
The noise kept me awake last night.
How to say “keep awake” in Spanish
“Keep awake” in Spanish is desvelar.
Silhouette awake in bed with a bright streetlight outside the window.
Example sentences with desvelar
Los nervios me desvelan antes de una presentación.
I am kept awake by nerves before a presentation.
Tips for using desvelar
- The past participle desvelado normally describes a person deprived of sleep rather than something that has been revealed.