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How to Say "erects" in Spanish

The Spanish word forerectsis levantaA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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building a structure
A cartoon child happily lifting a small, brightly colored toy block high above their head with both hands.

Examples

El niño levanta el juguete con facilidad.

The child lifts the toy easily.

Usted levanta la mano si tiene una pregunta.

You raise your hand if you have a question.

Present Tense for Routines

This form describes what someone does right now or what they do habitually. Example: 'Ella levanta pesas todos los días' (She lifts weights every day).

Confusing 'Levanta' and 'Se Levanta'

Mistake:Using 'levanta' when you mean 'gets up' (reflexive).

Correction: Always add 'se' when the person is lifting themselves: 'Él se levanta' (He gets up), not 'Él levanta'.

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