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    Levantar (en. Get up)

    /leβanˈtaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something go up or elevate.
    I am going to lift the box off the floor.
    Voy a levantar la caja del suelo.
    To increase volume or intensity.
    Raise your voice, I can't hear you.
    Levanta la voz, no te escucho.
    To pick something up from the ground.
    Please pick that paper up from the floor.
    Por favor, levanta ese papel del piso.
    To rehabilitate or recover.
    We are trying to lift the country's economy.
    Estamos tratando de levantar la economía del país.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'levāre', which means 'to elevate' or 'to lift'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to raise one's voice
    To increase the volume when speaking.
    levantar la voz
    to lift someone's spirits
    To improve someone's mood.
    levantar el ánimo
    to build a house
    To construct a house.
    levantar una casa
    to organize a protest
    To organize and carry out a demonstration.
    levantar una protesta

    Related Words

    lifted
    Action of lifting something.
    alzado
    elevation
    The act of elevating something.
    elevación
    rise
    Action of going up.
    subida

    Slang Meanings

    To pick someone up for a date.
    I’m going to pick up Ana tonight.
    Voy a levantar a Ana esta noche.
    To grab something quickly or cleverly.
    I picked up my friend's phone without him noticing.
    Le levanté el teléfono a mi amigo sin que se diera cuenta.