Inklingo
A cheerful person stepping onto a bright yellow school bus.

súbete

SOO-beh-teh

verbA1regular ir
get on?public transport, bikes, or stages,get in?cars or small enclosed spaces
Also:climb up?ladders, chairs, or trees,go up?stairs or to a higher floor

Quick Reference

infinitivesubirse
past Participlesubido
gerundsubiéndose

📝 In Action

¡Súbete al autobús rápido!

A1

Get on the bus quickly!

Súbete al coche, yo conduzco.

A1

Get in the car, I'll drive.

Súbete a la silla para alcanzar el estante.

A2

Climb up on the chair to reach the shelf.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • móntate (get on/mount)
  • asciende (ascend/go up)

Antonyms

  • bájate (get off/get down)

Common Collocations

  • súbete al carroget in the car / jump on the bandwagon
  • súbete conmigoget on with me

💡 Grammar Points

The 'te' at the end

The 'te' is a little tag that points the action back to you. It's like saying 'move yourself up'.

Why the accent mark?

When we attach 'te' to the word 'sube', we add a written accent (ú) to make sure the emphasis stays on the first part of the word.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Missing the accent

Mistake: "subete"

Correction: súbete

⭐ Usage Tips

When to use it

Use this form with friends, family, or people younger than you. If you are talking to a stranger or a boss, use 'súbase' instead.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

present

yome suba
nosotrosnos subamos
ellos/ellas/ustedesse suban
te subas
vosotrosos subáis
él/ella/ustedse suba

imperfect

yome subiera
nosotrosnos subiéramos
ellos/ellas/ustedesse subieran
te subieras
vosotrosos subierais
él/ella/ustedse subiera

indicative

present

yome subo
nosotrosnos subimos
ellos/ellas/ustedesse suben
te subes
vosotrosos subís
él/ella/ustedse sube

imperfect

yome subía
nosotrosnos subíamos
ellos/ellas/ustedesse subían
te subías
vosotrosos subíais
él/ella/ustedse subía

preterite

yome subí
nosotrosnos subimos
ellos/ellas/ustedesse subieron
te subiste
vosotrosos subisteis
él/ella/ustedse subió

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: súbete

Question 1 of 1

You are at a bus stop with a friend and the bus arrives. What do you say?

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Word Family

subir(to go up/climb) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'súbete' formal or informal?

It is informal. It is used with people you know well (the 'tú' form).

What is the difference between 'sube' and 'súbete'?

'Sube' just means 'go up' or 'climb.' Adding the 'te' to make 'súbete' makes it specifically about the person moving themselves onto something, like a car or a bus.