Cerca
to wake
01
svegliarsi, svegliare
to become conscious again after sleeping
Intransitive
Example
After a refreshing nap, it takes a moment to fully wake and regain awareness.
Parents often check on their children when they wake in the middle of the night.
Some people naturally wake early, while others are night owls who prefer to stay awake later.
02
svegliare, sorvegliare
to stay attentive and aware and watch or guard over something
Intransitive
Example
He promised to wake and watch over the city as part of his night patrol.
The soldiers woke in shifts to ensure the camp stayed safe.
He felt a duty to wake and watch over his elderly father each night.
03
svegliare, risvegliare
to bring someone from sleep or unconsciousness into a state of wakefulness
Transitive: to wake sb
Example
The loud noise outside woke her from her deep sleep.
The nurse woke the patient after the surgery to check on their recovery.
The strong wind woke the baby, causing her to cry.
04
risvegliare, richiamare l'attenzione su
to bring something to someone’s attention or spark their interest in it
Transitive: to wake sb to sth
Example
The campaign aimed to wake the public to the importance of mental health care.
The article woke readers to the impact of their daily choices on the planet.
The tragic news story woke the community to the need for better safety measures.
05
risvegliare, eccitare
to stir up emotions, feelings, or passions in someone
Transitive: to wake feelings or passions
Example
His words woke a passion for justice in her heart.
The speech woke a sense of unity and purpose in the crowd.
The artist 's painting woke a strong sense of nostalgia in the viewers.
Wake
01
traccia, conseguenza
the aftermath or consequences following a significant event, especially a disaster
Example
The wake of the storm caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.
In the wake of the accident, safety protocols were reviewed.
The wake of the pandemic led to economic uncertainty.
02
veglia funebre, vigilia funebre
a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial
03
solco, scia
the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward
04
isola Wake, Wake (isola)
an island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii
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