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"Awake" is an adjective which is often translated as "despierto", and "asleep" is an adjective which is often translated as "dormido". Learn more about the difference between "awake" and "asleep" below.
awake(
uh
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weyk
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (conscious)
a. despierto
I am usually awake before the alarm goes off.Suelo estar despierto antes de que suene el despertador.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to wake up)
a. despertar
That dog's barks awoke the whole neighborhood.Los ladridos del perro despertaron a todo el vecindario.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
3. (to wake up)
a. despertarse
I awoke at six in the morning to go running.Me desperté a las seis de la mañana para salir a correr.
asleep(
uh
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slip
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (sleeping)
2. (numb)
a. adormecido
I was sitting in a weird position and now my foot is asleep.Estaba sentando en una postura rara y ahora tengo la pierna adormecida.
