levantado
“levantado” means “raised” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
raised, lifted
Also: upright
📝 In Action
El puente móvil está levantado para que pasen los barcos.
A2The drawbridge is raised so the boats can pass.
Tiene el cuello levantado por el frío.
B1He has his collar turned up because of the cold.
up, awake
Also: out and about
📝 In Action
¿Ya estás levantado? Son las diez.
A1Are you up yet? It's ten o'clock.
Mi abuela siempre está levantada a las seis de la mañana.
A2My grandmother is always up at six in the morning.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: levantado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'levantado' to mean 'out of bed'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'levantar', which traces back to the Vulgar Latin verb *levitare* (to lighten or lift), derived from the Latin word *levis* meaning 'light' (in weight).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'levantado' the same as 'despierto'?
Not exactly! 'Despierto' means 'awake' (not sleeping). 'Levantado' means 'up, out of bed'. You can be 'despierto' (awake) while still being 'acostado' (lying down/in bed).
How do I use 'levantado' in compound tenses?
'Levantado' is the form used to create 'perfect tenses'—actions that have happened. You combine it with the verb 'haber' (to have). For example, 'He levantado la caja' (I have lifted the box).