levantarse
verb
1. to get up, to stand up levantarse de
rising to one's feet
Common combinations
- levantarse de la cama — to get out of bed
- levantarse de la silla — to get up from a chair
- Se levantó de la silla.He got up from the chair.
- Todos se levantaron al entrar el profesor.Everyone stood up when the teacher came in.
- No puedo levantarme sin ayuda.I can't get up without help.
2. to get up, to rise
getting out of bed
Common combinations
- levantarse temprano — to get up early
- levantarse tarde — to get up late
- Me levanto a las siete.I get up at seven.
- Los niños se levantan temprano.The children get up early.
- Hoy me he levantado muy cansado.Today I got up very tired.
3. to rise up, to revolt levantarse contra
rebelling against authority or a situation
Common combinations
- levantarse contra el gobierno — to rise up against the government
- levantarse contra la injusticia — to rise up against injustice
- El pueblo se levantó contra el rey.The people rose up against the king.
- Los soldados se levantaron contra el gobierno.The soldiers revolted against the government.
- Los vecinos se levantaron contra el nuevo plan.The neighbors rose up against the new plan.
Same root
Phrases with this word
levantarse con el pie izquierdolevantarse en armas