How to Say "stay back" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “stay back” is “aléjate” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¡Aléjate de mí! ¡No te acerques!
Get away from me! Don't come near!
El guardia gritó: «¡Aléjate del borde, es peligroso!»
The guard shouted, 'Step back from the edge, it's dangerous!'
Si ves un incendio, aléjate lo más rápido posible.
If you see a fire, get away as fast as possible.
The Command Form (Imperative)
This word is a direct order. It is the informal command form for 'you' (tú). We use this when telling someone exactly what to do.
Pronoun Attachment
When giving a positive command in Spanish, the pronoun ('te' in this case) is glued right onto the end of the verb. This is why it looks like one long word.
The Necessary Accent Mark
Because the pronoun 'te' is attached, the word's natural stress shifts. The accent mark ('é') is added to keep the stress on the original syllable, making sure you pronounce it correctly: ah-LEH-hah-teh.
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: “Alejate”
Correction: Aléjate. Without the accent, the stress would fall on the 'a' (ah-leh-HAH-te) instead of the 'e', making it sound incorrect.
Using the Negative Structure
Mistake: “Te aléjate”
Correction: ¡Aléjate! When the command is positive, the pronoun follows the verb. When the command is negative (No te alejes), the pronoun comes before the verb.
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