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espabilar

/espabiˈlaɾ/

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verb/espabiˈlaɾ/

to snuff a candle (to remove any excedent portion of a candle's wick that is charred); to brighten up, to enliven, to make smart or smarter; to wake up; to pay attention, watch out; to hurry up

Synonyms: despabilar, abusar, avivar, avispar, despertar, despejar, tener cuidado, apurarse

From pabilo (“candlewick”).