apártate

Move away?Direct, informal request to change position,Get out of the way?Often used urgently or when someone is obstructing a path

Also:Stand back?Used for safety or caution,Step aside?Less common, but applicable for clearing a path

ah-PAR-tah-teh

/aˈpaɾtate/

Verb (Informal Command)A2regular (reflexive) ar

informalSpain

A simple colorful illustration showing one child actively stepping backward and creating distance from a second, stationary child, symbolizing the action of moving away.

Quick Reference

infinitiveapartarse

gerundapartándose

past Participleapartado

📝 In Action

¡Apártate de la puerta, por favor! Necesito pasar.

Move away from the door, please! I need to pass.

El guardia gritó: «¡Apártate! Hay peligro de derrumbe.»

The guard shouted: "Stand back! There is a risk of collapse."

Apártate un momento para que pueda tomar la foto.

Step aside for a moment so I can take the photo.

Word Connections

Synonyms

quítate (get off/away)
aléjate (go far away)

Antonyms

acércate (come closer)

Common Collocations

apártate de mí – get away from me

💡 Grammar Points

The Accent Rule for Commands

When you attach a pronoun (like 'te') to a positive command, you must add an accent mark to the original stressed syllable ('aPARta') to keep the pronunciation correct: 'apártate'.

The Reflexive Verb

This verb is apartarse (to move oneself). The 'te' means 'you' are performing the action on yourself, telling you to move your own body.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting the Accent

Mistake: “Apartate (without the accent)”

Correction: Apártate. Without the accent, the stress shifts to the 'a' in 'ta', making it sound incorrect.

⭐ Usage Tips

Be Polite

Because this command is direct, always soften it with 'por favor' (please) unless it's an emergency, to avoid sounding overly aggressive or rude.

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: apártate

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses the formal way to ask someone to move away?

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Word Family

apartar(to move/to separate (something else)) - Verb

apartamiento(separation/moving away) - Noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'apártate' have an accent mark?

The accent mark is needed because when you attach a pronoun (te, se, nos, etc.) to a positive command, the word gets longer, but the stress must stay on the same syllable as the original verb ('aPARta'). The accent ensures the stress remains on the second 'a'.

Is 'apártate' rude?

It is a very direct command. If used without 'por favor' (please) in a non-urgent situation, it can sound impatient or rude. Always try to add 'por favor' unless you need an immediate reaction for safety.