waking

• Describe el estado de estar despierto o alerta; se usa a menudo en frases como 'horas de vigilia' o 'vida despierta'. También puede referirse al acto de despertarse.

Describes the state of being awake or alert; often used in phrases like 'waking hours' or 'waking life'.

1. Alert and consciousB2formal

   Characterized by being fully awake and aware of one's surroundings.

   despierto

   • She spent every waking moment studying for the exam.
   • In his waking hours, he was always planning his next adventure.
   • The patient was barely waking after the surgery.

   Sinónimosalertawakeawareconsciousvigilantwatchful

   Antónimossleepingunawareunconscious

• Sustantivo que denota el estado o período de estar despierto, en contraste con el sueño, o el acto de despertarse.

A noun referring to the state or period of being awake, as opposed to sleeping.

incontable

1. State of being awakeB2formal

   The condition or period of being awake, as opposed to sleeping.

   estado de vigilia

   • He spent his waking hours studying for the exam.
   • She prefers to read during her waking moments.
   • The patient's waking state was monitored closely by the nurses.

   Sinónimosalertnessawarenessconsciousnesswakefulness

   Antónimossleepsleepingslumber

• Verbo que indica la acción de dejar de dormir o hacer que alguien deje de dormir, o volver a un estado de conciencia o actividad.

A verb used to indicate the act of stopping sleeping or becoming awake.

verbo irregular

1. A1formal

   To stop sleeping and become conscious.

   despertarse

   • I wake up at 7 AM every morning.
   • She woke up feeling refreshed after a good night's sleep.
   • The alarm woke him up early.

   Sinónimosawakeawakencome aroundcome tostirwake upwaken

   Antónimossleep

2. Make someone stop sleepingA1formal

   To cause someone to stop sleeping.

   despertar a alguien

   • The noise woke the baby.
   • Don't wake your brother; he's sleeping.
   • The phone call woke me up in the middle of the night.

   Sinónimosarouseawakenbring aroundrousestirwake up

   Antónimoshypnotizelullsedate

3. Become aware or alertB2formal

   To become suddenly aware of something or to rouse from inaction.

   despertar, darse cuenta

   • The scandal woke people up to the corruption.
   • He woke to the reality of his situation.
   • The crisis woke the government to the need for change.

   Sinónimosalertarouseawakencome torousestir

Variantes phrasalwake up