llamada de despertador
/ʝamada de despeɾtadoɾ/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase "wake-up call" is translated into Spanish as llamada de despertador.
This term refers specifically to a morning courtesy call.
Meaning: morning courtesy call (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝamada de despeɾtadoɾ/
Did you know?
- While the English 'wake-up call' is often used to describe a sudden realization or a warning, Spanish speakers would use llamada de atención for that metaphorical meaning instead.
- In a hotel setting, asking for el despertador might lead a staff member to bring you a physical alarm clock rather than scheduling a phone call.
- The word despertador can refer to both the person who wakes you up and the physical alarm clock itself.
Examples in context
- ¿Podrías llamarme temprano para despertarme, por favor?Could you call me early to wake me up, please?
Example conversation
Alejandro is talking to the hotel receptionist, Lucía.
- AlejandroHola, necesito una llamada de despertador a las siete.Hello, I need a wake-up call at seven.
- LucíaClaro, Alejandro. Yo lo programo ahora mismo.Of course, Alejandro. I will set it up right now.
- AlejandroMuchas gracias por la llamada de despertador.Thank you very much for the wake-up call.
- LucíaDe nada. Que tenga un buen día.You're welcome. Have a great day.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wake-up call” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
