Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

acordar

verb
/aˈkoɾdaʁ/
Definition
To wake up or to awaken.
Examples
  • Eu gosto de acordar cedo para aproveitar o dia. (I like to wake up early to enjoy the day.)
  • Ela acordou feliz porque era seu aniversário. (She woke up happy because it was her birthday.)
Meaning
The act of waking from sleep or becoming alert and aware.
Synonyms
  • despertar
  • levantar
  • salutar