Subete (en. Get on)

/suˈβete/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of elevating or moving upwards.
Everyone get in the car before we leave!
¡Sube todos al coche antes de que nos vayamos!
Indication to enter a higher space.
Go up to the room, the party is starting.
Sube a la habitación, la fiesta está comenzando.
Used to indicate an increase in level or intensity.
Turn up the volume of the music.
Sube el volumen de la música.

Etymology

From the verb 'subir', which comes from the Latin 'subire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Get in!
Invitation for someone to get into a vehicle or a high place.
¡Súbete!
Get on the train
Invitation to join an activity or course.
Súbete al tren
Lift your spirits
Motivation to improve one's mood.
Súbete el ánimo

Related Words

rise
Action of raising or elevating something.
subida
ascent
Act of rising or increasing in rank or level.
ascenso
climb
Act of going up a vertical or sloped surface.
escalada

Slang Meanings

Colloquial expression inviting enjoyment of life.
Get up and dance, life is short!
¡Súbete y baila, la vida es corta!
Phrase used among friends to encourage going out.
Let's go to the beach, get in and let's have a good time.
Vamos a la playa, súbete y pasemos un buen rato.