perk up
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perk up
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to enliven)
a. animar
My wife always knows what to say to perk me up when I'm sad.Mi esposa siempre sabe qué decir para animarme cuando estoy triste.
b. reanimar
I'm feeling pretty groggy. - Maybe a cup of tea would perk you up.Me siento bastante grogui. - Por ahí te reanima un té.
c. levantarse el ánimo
It perks your grandmother up whenever you come visit her.Se le levanta el ánimo a tu abuela siempre que la vienes a visitar.
2. (to raise)
a. levantar
The dog perked his ears up and cocked his head to the side.El perro levantó las orejas y ladeó la cabeza.
b. parar (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
The deer perked its ears up and then took off.El venado paró las orejas y luego salió corriendo.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
4. (figurative) (to become alert)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. parar (transitive) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I was distracted, and I heard someone say something about getting ice cream, and my ears perked up.Estaba distraído y oí que alguien hablaba de comprar helado, y ahí paré la oreja.
b. aguzar el oído (Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
John perked up when he heard the word "chorizo."John aguzó el oído cuando oyó la palabra "chorizo".
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