How is the word despertar translated from Spanish to English

English translation
arouse
verb

Hacer que empiece un sentimiento, una emoción o una reacción.

To cause a feeling, emotion, or reaction to begin.

Examples with “despertar”

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  • La película estaba pensada para despertar emoción en el público. — The movie was designed to arouse excitement among the audience.

  • Intentó despertar su interés por el arte. — She tried to arouse his interest in art.

  • Tengo que despertarlo ya para desayunar. — I need to arouse him for breakfast now.

  • ¿Puedes despertarme la curiosidad por ese libro? — Can you arouse my curiosity about that book?

  • ¿Puedes despertar su curiosidad por el proyecto? — Can you arouse her curiosity about the project?

  • ¿A qué hora despertaste hoy a los niños? — What time did you arouse the children today?

  • La historia del profesor ayudó a despertar el interés por la historia. — The teacher's story helped to arouse interest in history.

  • La película no logró provocar ninguna emoción en el público. — The movie failed to arouse any feelings in the audience.

  • Despiértala con suavidad de la siesta, por favor. — Please arouse her gently from her nap.

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