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levantarme

leh-vahn-TAR-meh/leβanˈtaɾme/

“levantarme” means “to get up” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to get up, to stand up

Also: to rise
VerbA1regular ar
A young person sitting on the edge of a simple bed, stretching their arms high above their head, symbolizing the act of waking up and getting out of bed.
infinitivelevantarse
gerundlevantándome
past Participlelevantado

📝 In Action

Necesito levantarme a las seis para tomar el tren.

A1

I need to get up at six to catch the train.

No puedo levantarme, la silla es muy baja.

A2

I can't stand up; the chair is very low.

Quiero levantarme y estirar las piernas un poco.

A1

I want to get up and stretch my legs a little.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • despertarse (to wake up)
  • pararse (to stand up)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • levantarme tarde – to get up late
  • levantarme de la siesta – to wake up from a nap

to recover, to bounce back

Also: to rise up
VerbB1regular ar
A vibrant, healthy green potted plant with bright red flowers, standing strong and upright in sunlight, symbolizing recovery and renewed vitality.
infinitivelevantarse
gerundlevantándome
past Participlelevantado

📝 In Action

Después de la crisis, fue difícil levantarme económicamente.

B1

After the crisis, it was difficult to recover economically.

Si caigo, siempre encuentro la fuerza para levantarme.

B2

If I fall, I always find the strength to bounce back.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • recuperarse (to recover)
  • reponerse (to regain strength)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • levantarme del suelo – to get back on my feet

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

preterite

él/ella/ustedse levantó
ellos/ellas/ustedesse levantaron
vosotrosos levantasteis
nosotrosnos levantamos
yome levanté
túte levantaste

present

él/ella/ustedse levanta
ellos/ellas/ustedesse levantan
vosotrosos levantáis
nosotrosnos levantamos
yome levanto
túte levantas

imperfect

él/ella/ustedse levantaba
ellos/ellas/ustedesse levantaban
vosotrosos levantabais
nosotrosnos levantábamos
yome levantaba
túte levantabas

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedse levante
ellos/ellas/ustedesse levanten
vosotrosos levantéis
nosotrosnos levantemos
yome levante
túte levantes

imperfect

él/ella/ustedse levantara / se levantase
ellos/ellas/ustedesse levantaran / se levantasen
vosotrosos levantarais / os levantaseis
nosotrosnos levantáramos / nos levantásemos
yome levantara / me levantase
túte levantaras / te levantases
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Words that translate to "levantarme" in Spanish:

to recover→to rise→

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Quick Quiz: levantarme

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'levantarme' in the sense of 'to recover'?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin verb *levare*, meaning 'to lift' or 'to lighten.' The Spanish verb 'levantar' added the idea of rising up, and when combined with the reflexive pronoun 'me,' it means 'to lift oneself.'

First recorded: 13th century (as levantar)

Cognates (Related words)

French: leverItalian: levare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it sometimes 'me levanto' and sometimes 'levantarme'?

'Me levanto' is the conjugated form used when 'I' am the subject doing the action (I get up). 'Levantarme' is the infinitive form, usually used after another verb, like 'Necesito levantarme' (I need to get up) or 'Quiero levantarme' (I want to get up).

Is 'levantarme' the same as 'despertarme'?

No. 'Despertarme' means 'to wake up' (open your eyes). 'Levantarme' means 'to get up' (physically leave the bed). You can wake up without getting up, but you must wake up before you can get up!