aléjate
“aléjate” means “Get away” in Spanish (Direct, informal command).
Get away, Go away
Also: Stay back
📝 In Action
¡Aléjate de mí! ¡No te acerques!
A2Get away from me! Don't come near!
El guardia gritó: «¡Aléjate del borde, es peligroso!»
B1The guard shouted, 'Step back from the edge, it's dangerous!'
Si ves un incendio, aléjate lo más rápido posible.
B1If you see a fire, get away as fast as possible.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "aléjate" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: aléjate
Question 1 of 2
If you wanted to tell a group of people (ustedes) to get away, which command would you use?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb *alejar* comes from the combination of the prefix *a-* (towards) and the word *lejos* (far). The core meaning is 'to move toward the far.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'aléjate' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is necessary because when the pronoun 'te' is attached to the command form ('aleja'), the natural stress of the word would shift to the last syllable. The accent mark forces the stress to stay on the second syllable ('LEH'), which is the correct way to pronounce the command.
How do I make the command formal (for Usted)?
To make the command polite or formal, you would use 'Aléjese' (ah-LEH-heh-seh). Notice the verb ending changes to 'e' and the pronoun changes to 'se'.