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  1. Spanish (Spain)
  2. /Preterite stem changes o to u (durmió, murió)
  3. /despertar

despertar

despertar
to wake (someone) up / to wake up (stop sleeping)
From Lesson 142:Preterite stem changes o to u (durmió, murió)·Spanish (Spain)

Usages of despertar

La veterinaria despertó a la mascota.
The vet woke up the pet.
Mi madre me despertó a las siete.
My mother woke me up at seven.
El perro despertó a los niños.
The dog woke up the children.
Prepararé la papilla según despierte el niño.
I will prepare the baby food as the boy wakes up.
Un suave despertar te habría traído una serenidad absoluta.
A gentle waking up would have brought you absolute serenity.

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