despierta, mi amor
The English phrase "wake up, my love" is translated into Spanish as despierta, mi amor.
This phrase is a gentle command used to tell a romantic partner to stop sleeping.
Which one should you use?
The form despierta is the informal singular imperative, used for one person with whom you have a close relationship.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word for 'alarm clock' is despertador, which literally translates to 'the awakener'.
- The word despierta shares a distant linguistic root with the English word 'alert'.
- The term amor is frequently used as a standalone nickname, acting as a noun of endearment similar to 'honey' or 'sweetheart'.
Examples in context
- Despierta, mi amor. No quiero empezar el día sin un beso tuyo.Wake up, my love. I don't want to start the day without a kiss from you.
- Amor, es hora de despertar. Tenemos un día maravilloso por delante.Love, it's time to wake up. We have a wonderful day ahead.
- Mi vida, despierta, te esperan grandes cosas hoyMy life, wake up, great things await you today
- Despierta, mi amor, que ya es tarde.Wake up, my love, it's already late.
- Despierta, mi amor, el sol está saliendo.Wake up, my love, the sun is coming up.
- Despierta, mi amor, tenemos que irnos.Wake up, my love, we have to go.
Example conversation
Mateo is trying to wake Lucía up on a sunny morning.
- MateoDespierta, mi amor, ya es hora.Wake up, my love, it is time.
- LucíaCinco minutos más, por favor.Five more minutes, please.
- MateoNo, Lucía, el desayuno está listo.No, Lucía, breakfast is ready.
- LucíaEstá bien, ya me levanto.Okay, I am getting up now.
