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levantar

to lift; to raise

verb leh-bahn-TAHR Less Common
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

Levantar has a wide range: to lift a physical object, to raise one's voice (levantar la voz), and — reflexively — levantarse means 'to get up' (from bed or a seat). Levantar sospechas is 'to arouse suspicion', and levantar una prohibición is 'to lift a ban'. The reflexive levantarse for getting out of bed is the everyday term learners encounter first.

Examples

"Levanta la mano si tienes una pregunta."

Natural Translation

Raise your hand if you have a question.

Literal Translation

Raise the hand if you-have a question

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