por favor levántate
/poɾ faboɾ lebantate/from spelling rules
The English phrase "please stand up" is translated into Spanish as por favor levántate.
This phrase is used as a polite request for someone to move from a sitting or lying position to a standing position.
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking to one person in a formal context, such as a stranger or an elder, use the formal form levántese instead of the informal levántate. If you are addressing a group of people, use the plural form levántense.
Did you know?
- In a courtroom or formal legal setting, the request to stand is often phrased as póngase de pie rather than using the verb levantar.
- The verb levantar can be used to describe the act of waking up when combined with se, as levantarse also means 'to get out of bed'.
- While levántate means 'stand up', the word levantar is also used in Spanish to describe the process of lifting a building or constructing a wall.
Examples in context
- Por favor, levántese para recibir al invitado especial.Please stand up to welcome the special guest.
- Disculpe, ¿podría ponerse de pie durante el discurso?Excuse me, could you stand up during the speech?
- Por favor, levántate y ven a bailar con nosotros.Please stand up and come dance with us.
- Por favor, levántate de la silla.Please stand up from the chair.
- Por favor levántate para la foto.Please stand up for the photo.
- Por favor levántate, que ya es hora.Please stand up, it's time already.
Example conversation
Mateo is helping María get up after she was resting on a bench.
- MateoMaría, por favor levántate.María, please stand up.
- MaríaEstá bien, ya me levanto.Okay, I am standing up now.
- MateoGracias, vamos a caminar.Thank you, let's walk.
- MaríaSí, estoy lista.Yes, I am ready.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
