Despertar (wake up)

Latin[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From per (“through, along; during”) + regō (“govern, rule; guide”).

Pronunciation[edit]

• (Classical) IPA^(key): /ˈper.ɡoː/

Verb[edit]

present active pergō, present infinitive pergere, perfect active perrexī, supine perrectum

1. (intransitive) I go on, proceed, hasten, press on.
2. (transitive) I continue, go on or proceed with something.
3. (transitive) I wake up, awaken, arouse.