espiertu

Asturian

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *expertus, for Latin experrēctus, past active participle of expergīscor (“to awaken”). Compare Spanish despierto.

Adjective

espiertu m sg (feminine singular espierta, neuter singular espierto, masculine plural espiertos, feminine plural espiertes)

  1. awake
  2. sharp, bright
    Synonyms: espabiláu, llistu

Further reading

  • “espiertu”, in Diccionariu de la llingua asturiana [Dictionary of the Asturian Language] (in Asturian), 1ª edición, Academia de la Llingua Asturiana, 2000, →ISBN
  • Xosé Lluis García Arias (2002–2004), “espiertu”, in Diccionario general de la lengua asturiana [General Dictionary of the Asturian Language] (in Spanish), Editorial Prensa Asturiana, →ISBN
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