levantarte
leh-vahn-TAR-teh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Tienes que levantarte a las ocho.
A1You have to get yourself up at eight.
Vas a levantarte muy cansado si no duermes.
A2You are going to wake up/get up very tired if you don't sleep.
Es difícil levantarte después de una caída.
B1It is hard to get yourself up after a fall.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Te' at the End
The word 'te' attached to 'levantar' tells us that you are doing the action to yourself. It is used when 'tú' (you) are the one moving.
Two Ways to Place 'Te'
When you have two verbs together, you can say 'te quieres levantar' or 'quieres levantarte'. Both mean 'you want to get up' and are equally correct.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Leaving off the 'te'
Mistake: "Quiero levantar."
Correction: Quiero levantarme (if talking about yourself) or 'Quieres levantarte' (if talking to someone). You need the pronoun to show who is moving.
⭐ Usage Tips
Bed vs. Chair
Use this word both for getting out of bed in the morning and for simply standing up from a chair.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: levantarte
Question 1 of 1
How would you say 'You need to get up early'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'levantar' and 'levantarte'?
'Levantar' means to lift something else (like a box), while 'levantarte' means to lift yourself up (to get up).
When do I use the 'te' at the end versus the beginning?
You put it at the end when the verb is in its 'to' form (infinitive), like after 'quieres' or 'vas a'. You put it at the beginning when you are just saying 'you get up' (te levantas).