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How do you say wake in Spanish?

The Spanish word for "wake" depends on the context:

For "to wake up" (as a verb):

* despertar (formal)

* levantarse (informal)

For "wake" as a noun (referring to the state of being awake):

* vigilia (formal)

* despertar (informal)

For "wake" as a noun (referring to a funeral vigil):

* velatorio

Examples:

* Me desperté temprano esta mañana. (I woke up early this morning.)

* Levantarse temprano es difícil. (Getting up early is difficult.)

* La vigilia de la reina duró toda la noche. (The queen's wake lasted all night.)

* El velatorio será en la iglesia. (The wake will be at the church.)

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