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”).