Meaning
To rise from a sitting or lying position.
Cultural Background
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'.
Meaning
To rise from a sitting or lying position.
Reflexive reminder
Always remember the reflexive pronoun (me, te, se) when using 'ponerse'.
Test Yourself
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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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesCuando el director entró, todos ____ en pie.
The subject is 'todos' (they), so we need the third-person plural reflexive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is neutral but leans slightly formal compared to 'levantarse'.
Related Phrases
Estar de pie
contrastTo be standing
Levantarse
synonymTo get up
