The Subjunctive Mood of Levantar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty, for example: Espero que levantes la mesa después de comer. (I hope you clear the table after eating.)

Levantar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Present Subjunctive follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Levantar (to lift) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of levantar is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about an action or event.

To raise or lift something: For example, Espero que levantes la caja. (I hope you lift the box.)

To wake up or get up: For example, Es importante que te levantes temprano. (It’s important that you get up early.)

To construct or build: For example, Quieren que levantemos un muro. (They want us to build a wall.)

To raise or increase something: For example, El jefe sugiere que levantemos los precios. (The boss suggests that we raise the prices.)

To pick up or collect something: For example, Necesito que levantes la basura. (I need you to pick up the trash.)

To rebel or revolt (colloquial): For example, Temen que la gente se levante contra el gobierno. (They fear that people will revolt against the government.)

To leave or go away (colloquial): For example, Ya levantemos de aquí. (Let’s get out of here.)

Examples

Examples of Levantar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hijo levante la mano para participar en clase. (I hope my son raises his hand to participate in class.)

Es importante que levantes pesas para mantenerte en forma. (It’s important that you lift weights to stay in shape.)

Ojalá que el equipo levante la copa este año. (I hope the team lifts the cup this year.)

Levantemos el ánimo de nuestro amigo después de su ruptura. (Let’s lift our friend’s spirits after his breakup.)

Aunque sea difícil, levanten la mirada y sigan adelante. (Even though it’s difficult, lift your gaze and keep moving forward.)

Para que la economía mejore, es necesario que las empresas levanten sus ventas. (For the economy to improve, it’s necessary that companies increase their sales.)

Mis padres quieren que yo levante un negocio propio algún día. (My parents want me to start my own business one day.)

Ojalá que el gobierno levante las restricciones de viaje pronto. (I hope the government lifts the travel restrictions soon.)

Es importante que levantemos la voz contra las injusticias sociales. (It’s important that we raise our voices against social injustices.)

Aunque cueste trabajo, levanten el ánimo y sigan intentando. (Even though it’s hard work, lift your spirits and keep trying.)

Para tener éxito, es necesario que levantes tus estándares y metas. (To be successful, it’s necessary that you raise your standards and goals.)

Ojalá que el equipo levante su nivel de juego para la final. (I hope the team raises their level of play for the final.)

Es importante que levantemos la moral de los empleados en tiempos difíciles. (It’s important that we lift the employees’ morale in difficult times.)

Aunque sea un reto, levanten sus expectativas y alcancen sus sueños. (Even though it’s a challenge, raise your expectations and achieve your dreams.)

Para progresar en la vida, es necesario que levantes tu autoestima y confíes en ti mismo. (To progress in life, it’s necessary that you raise your self-esteem and believe in yourself.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Levantar (to lift) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.