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stay woke(
stey
wok
)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.).
1. (slang) (to remain aware)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. mantenerse alerta
We can no longer turn a blind eye to oppression. We need to stay woke.Ya no podemos hacer la vista gorda ante la opresión. Tenemos que mantenernos alerta.
b. mantenerse despierto
Systemic racism is still a problem in our society. You've got to stay woke and call it out when you see it.El racismo sistémico sigue siendo un problema en nuestra sociedad. Tienen que mantenerse despiertos y combatirlo cuando lo vean.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (slang) (imperative; used to address one person)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. mantente alerta (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Stay woke, my friend. We've gotta fight the power.Mantente alerta, mi amigo. Tenemos que luchar contra el sistema.
b. mantente despierto (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Stay woke and stand up for your rights in these times of injustice.Mantente despierto y cuida tus derechos en estos tiempos de injusticia.
3. (slang) (imperative; used to address multiple people)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. manténganse alerta (plural)
The change in our world won't happen overnight, but we need to keep on pushing. Stay woke!Este mundo no va a cambiar de la noche a la mañana, pero tenemos que seguir luchando. ¡Manténganse alerta!
b. manténganse despiertos (plural)
Stay woke! We don't live in a post-racial society yet.¡Manténganse despiertos! No vivimos en una sociedad posracial aún.
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