despabilar

Spanish

verb
Definitions
  • to snuff a candle
  • to wake up, stir up, awaken
  • to kick into action, kick into shape
  • to knock out, churn out do something quickly

Etymology

Affix from Spanish, Castilian pabilo (candlewick).

Origin

Spanish

pabilo

Gloss

candlewick

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