agáchate
ah-GAH-chah-teh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¡Agáchate! La rama está muy baja.
A1Duck! The branch is very low.
Agáchate un poco para que salgas en la foto.
A2Bend down a little so you fit in the photo.
Agáchate y recoge ese papel, por favor.
A2Bend down and pick up that paper, please.
💡 Grammar Points
Why is there an accent mark?
When you attach the 'te' (meaning 'yourself') to the end of the command, the word gets longer. We add the accent on the 'á' to make sure you still stress the 'GAH' sound, otherwise the pronunciation would shift.
The '-te' ending
The 'te' at the end tells you that this is an action you are doing to yourself (reflexive). It also signals that you are talking to a friend or someone you know well (informal).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Placement of 'te'
Mistake: "te agacha"
Correction: agáchate
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use it
Use this whenever you need someone to lower their height, whether for safety, to find something on the floor, or to hide.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: agáchate
Question 1 of 2
If someone yells '¡Agáchate!' at you, what should you do?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'agáchate' formal or informal?
It is informal. If you wanted to be formal (talking to a boss or a stranger), you would say 'agáchese'.
Can I use 'agáchate' to mean 'sit down'?
No, 'agáchate' specifically means to lower your posture while usually remaining on your feet. For 'sit down', use 'siéntate'.