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    Levantándose (en. Getting up)

    [le-van-tan-dose]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of moving from a horizontal or seated position to a vertical position.
    The child is getting up from bed.
    El niño está levantándose de la cama.
    The act of regaining energy or becoming active after being inactive.
    After a long day, he is getting up to go to the gym.
    Después de un largo día, está levantándose para ir al gimnasio.
    The action of claiming or expressing an opinion forcefully.
    The group is rising up against injustices.
    El grupo está levantándose en contra de las injusticias.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'levantar' along with the reflexive suffix 'se', indicating the action of getting up.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get up on the right side of the bed
    To start the day positively.
    levantarse con el pie derecho
    to get out of bed
    To get out of bed in the morning.
    levantarse de la cama
    get up and walk
    An expression that invites action or activity.
    levántate y anda

    Related Words

    uprising
    The action of lifting something.
    levantamiento
    lifter
    A person who elevates or lifts, often in the context of sports.
    levantador

    Slang Meanings

    To get up quickly.
    He had to jump up when he heard the alarm.
    Tuvo que levantarse de un salto cuando escuchó la alarma.
    To increase energy or spirits.
    That music has me lifting my spirits.
    Esa música me tiene levantándome el ánimo.