Signification
To rise from a sitting or lying position.
Contexte culturel
In Spain, it is common to use 'ponerse en pie' in formal settings, while 'levantarse' is used at home. In many parts of Latin America, 'pararse' is also used for 'to stand up', though it can be confusing for Spaniards.
Reflexive reminder
Always remember the reflexive pronoun (me, te, se) when using 'ponerse'.
Signification
To rise from a sitting or lying position.
Reflexive reminder
Always remember the reflexive pronoun (me, te, se) when using 'ponerse'.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
Cuando el director entró, todos ____ en pie.
The subject is 'todos' (they), so we need the third-person plural reflexive.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesCuando el director entró, todos ____ en pie.
The subject is 'todos' (they), so we need the third-person plural reflexive.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsIt is neutral but leans slightly formal compared to 'levantarse'.
Expressions liées
Estar de pie
contrastTo be standing
Levantarse
synonymTo get up
