Awakening in spanish
pronunciation: despeɹ̩tɑɹ̩ part of speech: noun
awaken1 = despertar. [Pincha en para ver otras palabras que terminan con el sufijo "-en" añadido a nombres y adjetivos para formar generalmente verbos]
Example: In the beginning it does not matter what kind of literature causes this to happen; the great thing is that the critical sense has been awakened.more:
» reawaken [re-awaken] = volver a despertar, estimular.
Example: The first weeks are vital, and after that the shop must be constantly on the lookout for ways of stimulating further interest and re-awakening those who lapse.awaken2 = concienciar, hacer ver, alertar. [Pincha en para ver otras palabras que terminan con el sufijo "-en" añadido a nombres y adjetivos para formar generalmente verbos]
Example: Schools need to make deliberate, carefully planned efforts to awaken parents to the part they play in the literary education of their children.awakening = despertar, revelación, experiencia aleccionadora.
Example: Puberty, he describes as 'dreamy and sentimental' and though this may seem a far cry from the teenagers we would recognize that adolescence brings an awakening of emotions, idealism and commitment to a romantic ideal.more:
» be in for a rude awakening = esperar una sorpresa desagradable, encontrarse con una sorpresa desagradable.
Example: The incoherence of the existing norms still protects each of us in our individual spheres, but we might be in for a rude awakening.» reawakening [re-awakening] = redespertar.
Example: This reawakening brought a determination to help make atomic energy a positive factor for humanity but things have gone from bad to worse re genuine disarmament.» rude awakening = duro despertar, sorpresa desagradable, shock.
Example: Anyone who loves to be taken away by a good travel yarn will find 'Rude Awakenings' a great adventure.» rude awakening + be in store = esperar una sorpresa desagradable, encontrarse con una sorpresa desagradable, tener un duro despertar.
Example: A rude awakening may be in store when they discover that their college or university professors require them to use scholarly resources.