abrígate
/abɾiɡate/from spelling rules
The English phrase "stay warm" is translated into Spanish as abrígate.
This phrase is used to tell someone to wear warm clothes to avoid getting cold. While the English expression uses the verb "to stay," the Spanish versions use a reflexive command that literally means "wrap yourself up."
How does it change in a sentence?
The form abrígate is an imperative command used when speaking to one person informally.
How do you pronounce it?
/abɾiɡate/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, telling someone abrígate is not just practical advice, but a common way to show affection or maternal care. It functions as a small, verbal way to say 'I care about your well-being'.
- The verb in abrígate comes from 'abrigo', which is the Spanish word for a coat. By using this command, you are literally telling the person to 'coat yourself'.
- If you are speaking to a group of people in Spain, you would use abrigaos, but in Latin America, you would say abríguense.
Examples in context
- Señor García, por favor, manténgase abrigado durante su tiempo en nuestro país.Mr. García, please stay warm during your time in our country.
- ¡Hola Marta! Está haciendo mucho frío afuera. ¡Abrígate bien antes de salir!Hi Marta! It's very cold outside. Dress warmly before going out!
- Raúl, con este clima helado es importante que te cuides del frío. No te resfríes.Raúl, with this freezing weather, it's important that you take care of the cold. Don't catch a cold.
- Abrígate, que hace mucho frío.Stay warm, it is very cold.
- Abrígate bien antes de salir.Stay warm before you go out.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are leaving the house on a snowy day.
- ElenaHace mucho frío afuera, Daniel.It is very cold outside, Daniel.
- DanielSí, ya tengo mi chaqueta.Yes, I already have my jacket.
- ElenaAbrígate bien, por favor.Stay warm, please.
- DanielGracias, Elena. Lo haré.Thanks, Elena. I will.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
