Despertar (wake up)

Latin[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

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.