How to Say "sparked" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sparked” is “despertó” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
Verb (Past Tense)B2
a memory or controversy
Examples
La película despertó un gran interés en la historia antigua.
The movie sparked great interest in ancient history.
Su discurso despertó una fuerte controversia en la prensa.
His speech aroused a strong controversy in the press.
El olor a pan recién hecho despertó mi apetito.
The smell of freshly baked bread awakened my appetite.
Figurative Subject
In this context, the subject ('él/ella/usted') is often an inanimate object, event, or abstract idea (e.g., 'the news,' 'the book') that caused the feeling.
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