What does "despabilar" mean in English?

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Spanish

despabilar

English

to wake up

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Alternative translations of "despabilar"

to wake up
to become alert
to sharpen
to stimulate
to awaken

Examples of how to use "despabilar" in Spanish

Spanish
¡Despabílate, que llegamos tarde!
English
Wake up, we're running late!
Spanish
Me despabilo con café por la mañana.
English
I wake up with coffee in the morning.
Spanish
Ella despabiló antes de la reunión.
English
She woke up before the meeting.
Spanish
Nos despabilábamos hablando durante el viaje.
English
We used to wake up by talking during the trip.
Spanish
Te despabilarás cuando empiece la clase.
English
You will wake up when the class starts.

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