levanté
“levanté” means “I lifted / I raised” in Spanish (moving something to a higher position).
I lifted / I raised, I got up / I stood up
Also: I picked up, I built / I set up
📝 In Action
Levanté la mano para hacer una pregunta.
A1I raised my hand to ask a question.
Ayer me levanté a las seis de la mañana.
A1Yesterday I got up at six in the morning.
Levanté la caja pesada sin ayuda.
A2I picked up the heavy box without help.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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How do you say 'I raised my hand' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'levare', which means to lighten or raise up. It's related to the idea of making something 'light' so it can be moved upward.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'levanté' and 'levante'?
'Levanté' (with the accent) means 'I lifted' in the past. 'Levante' (no accent) is used for suggestions or commands, like 'I hope he lifts it'.
Do I always need to use 'me' with 'levanté'?
Only if you are talking about yourself getting up or standing up. If you are lifting an object, like a book, you just say 'Levanté el libro'.