despertado
“despertado” means “woken up” in Spanish (Used to form perfect tenses (e.g., 'has woken up')).
woken up, roused
Also: awakened
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El bebé se ha despertado dos veces esta noche.
B1The baby has woken up twice tonight.
Ella había despertado al perro con su canto.
B2She had woken the dog up with her singing.
Si hubieras despertado más temprano, habríamos llegado a tiempo.
C1If you had woken up earlier, we would have arrived on time.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'despertado'?
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The Spanish verb 'despertar' comes from the combination of the prefix 'des-' (meaning 'un-' or the reversal of an action) and the older Latin word *expergere*, meaning 'to rouse' or 'to awaken.' The past participle 'despertado' simply adds the standard '-ado' ending to the verb stem.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (as 'despertar')
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'despertado' the same as 'despierto'?
No. 'Despertado' is the fixed form used after the verb 'haber' to talk about a completed action ('He despertado' - I have woken up). 'Despierto' is the adjective used after the verb 'estar' to describe a current state ('Estoy despierto' - I am awake).
Does 'despertado' change its ending?
Yes, but only when used as an adjective (which is rare, as 'despierto' is preferred). When used to form perfect tenses (with 'haber'), it never changes. For example, 'Ellos han despertado' (They have woken up) uses the masculine singular form regardless of who 'they' are.