Since this word describes people or things, you must make sure it matches the gender of the noun. 'Despierta' is used for feminine nouns; 'despierto' is used for masculine nouns.

Gender Match

Using 'es despierta' means she is intelligent or mentally quick. Using 'está despierta' usually means she is currently not sleeping.

Mental Alertness

Very common, used to describe a female person who is not asleep or a person who is clever and sharp.

Using the Reflexive 'Se'

The verb 'despertar' is irregular because the 'e' in the middle changes to 'ie' (like 'despierta') when stressed. This happens for most pronouns, except 'nosotros' (we) and 'vosotros' (you plural informal), which keep the original 'e' (despertamos).

Stem-Changing Verb

Extremely common conjugation, used for habitual actions in the present for 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or formal 'you.'

When you want to give a friendly or informal command to 'tú' (a friend or relative), the verb form you use is usually the same as the 'él/ella/usted' present tense form. That's why 'despierta' serves two roles!

Affirmative Tú Command

When telling someone to wake themselves up, you must attach the 'te' pronoun to the end of the command: '¡Despiérta**te**!' (Note the accent mark that appears when the pronoun is added.)

Adding the 'te' (Reflexive Command)

Commonly used when giving an informal, direct order to one person.

Comprehensive guide to 'despierta,' covering its use as the feminine adjective (awake, alert), the present tense verb conjugation (she/he wakes up), and the informal 'tú' command (Wake up!). Includes examples and conjugation charts.

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preterite

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