vístete
“vístete” means “get dressed” in Spanish (telling a friend or family member to put on clothes).
get dressed
Also: put your clothes on
📝 In Action
Vístete rápido, que ya nos vamos.
A1Get dressed quickly, we're leaving now.
Vístete con algo elegante para la fiesta.
A1Dress yourself in something elegant for the party.
Hijo, vístete solo hoy, por favor.
A1Son, dress yourself today, please.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: vístete
Question 1 of 1
Which of these means 'Get dressed!' when talking to a close friend?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'vestire', which means 'to cover' or 'to clothe'. The 'te' added at the end is a Spanish pronoun used to show the action is being done to oneself.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vístete' formal or informal?
It is informal. You should use it with friends, children, or people your own age. For a boss or a stranger, you would say 'vístase'.
Can I say 'te vístete'?
No. The 'te' is already included at the end of the word. Saying 'te vístete' would be like saying 'yourself get dressed yourself'.