levántame
/lebantame/from spelling rules
The English phrase "get me up" is translated into Spanish as levántame.
Levántame can be used in two different contexts: to request the physical act of being lifted or raised, or to request that someone wakes you from sleep. The Spanish verb for the act of waking up is despertar.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the verb levantar, meaning to lift or raise and the enclitic pronoun me, meaning me.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the imperative or command form, the object pronoun me is attached to the end of the verb, resulting in levántame.
How do you pronounce it?
/lebantame/
Did you know?
- The root verb levantar is closely related to the word levante, which in some regions refers to a specific easterly wind blowing from the Mediterranean.
- If you use levántame in a romantic or playful context, it can imply a request to be carried in someone's arms, similar to a 'bridal carry'.
- If you say levántame to a person in a formal setting, you must change the verb to levánteme to show respect.
Examples in context
- Levántame a las ocho.Get me up at eight.This sentence is useful for specifying a particular time to be gotten up using levántame.Tatoeba #721218 by Shishir, translation #72312 by CK
- Levántame de la silla, por favor.Lift me up from the chair, please.
- No puedo moverme, levántame.I can't move, lift me up.
Example conversation
A living room where Javier is helping María stand up.
- MaríaJavier, levántame de este sofá.Javier, lift me up from this sofa.
- JavierClaro, María, agarra mi mano.Of course, María, grab my hand.
- MaríaGracias, me siento muy débil.Thank you, I feel very weak.
- JavierNo te preocupes, estoy aquí.Don't worry, I am here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
