espabilar — meaning in English

English meaning

• arouse verb To stir up or bring about a feeling, reaction, or interest.
• galvanize verb To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.

Senses

espabilar is used for these senses in English:

• arouse (transitive) To wake from sleep or stupor; to rouse.
• galvanize (figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
• wake up (intransitive) To become more aware of a real-life situation; to concentrate on the matter in hand.

arouse — full definition

1. verb To stir up or bring about a feeling, reaction, or interest.
2. verb To sexually excite someone.
3. verb To wake someone from sleep.

galvanize — full definition

1. verb To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
2. verb To coat with a layer of zinc (for rust resistance) by electrochemical means.
3. verb To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
4. verb To electrify, as by galvanism.

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