Signification
A polite request for someone to rise to their feet.
Contexte culturel
In Spain, the use of 'tú' is very common even with people you don't know well if they are your age. However, 'levántate' is still strictly for informal contexts. Mexicans often use 'párate' instead of 'levántate'. They also tend to be very polite, so 'por favor' is rarely omitted. Due to 'voseo', the stress moves to the last syllable of the verb: 'levantate' (no accent on the 'a'). In some regions like Bogotá, people use 'usted' even with family members. They might say 'Por favor, levántese' to their own children.
The 'Porfa' Shortcut
In very casual Spanish, you can say 'Porfa, levántate'. 'Porfa' is the common short version of 'por favor'.
Don't forget the 'te'!
Without 'te', you are telling someone to lift an object. It's a very common beginner mistake.
Signification
A polite request for someone to rise to their feet.
The 'Porfa' Shortcut
In very casual Spanish, you can say 'Porfa, levántate'. 'Porfa' is the common short version of 'por favor'.
Don't forget the 'te'!
Without 'te', you are telling someone to lift an object. It's a very common beginner mistake.
Respect the Elders
Always use 'levántese' with people significantly older than you to show respect.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct informal command to tell your friend to stand up.
Tu amigo está sentado en el suelo. ¿Qué dices?
'Levántate' is the correct informal (tú) command for a reflexive verb.
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun.
Por favor, levánta___, la clase va a empezar.
Since you are speaking to one person informally (tú), the pronoun is 'te'.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
Who would you say 'Por favor, levántate' to?
This informal form is for family and friends.
Complete the dialogue.
Madre: 'Hijo, son las ocho.' Hijo: 'Tengo sueño.' Madre: 'Lo sé, pero ________.'
A mother speaking to her son uses the informal 'tú' command.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTu amigo está sentado en el suelo. ¿Qué dices?
'Levántate' is the correct informal (tú) command for a reflexive verb.
Por favor, levánta___, la clase va a empezar.
Since you are speaking to one person informally (tú), the pronoun is 'te'.
Who would you say 'Por favor, levántate' to?
This informal form is for family and friends.
Madre: 'Hijo, son las ocho.' Hijo: 'Tengo sueño.' Madre: 'Lo sé, pero ________.'
A mother speaking to her son uses the informal 'tú' command.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, but it sounds like a direct order. Use it only if you are angry or in a big hurry.
'Levántate' is universal. 'Párate' is very common in Latin America (Mexico, Colombia, etc.) but less so in Spain.
Because when you add 'te' to 'levanta', the word becomes 'esdrújula', and all esdrújula words in Spanish need an accent.
In Spain: 'Por favor, levantaos'. In Latin America: 'Por favor, levántense'.
Yes, it is the most common phrase to use when someone has fallen down.
Expressions liées
Ponerse de pie
synonymTo stand up
Despertarse
similarTo wake up
Sentarse
contrastTo sit down
Arriba
specialized formUp!
