The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Levantar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Levanta la mesa. (Lift the table.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Levantar (to lift) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Levantar generally means to lift, raise or pick up, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To lift or raise: For example, ¡Levanta esa caja! (Lift that box!)

To get up or stand up: For example, ¡Levántate de la cama! (Get up from the bed!)

To build or construct: For example, ¡Levanten esa pared! (Build that wall!)

To pick up or collect: For example, ¡Levanta tus juguetes! (Pick up your toys!)

To start or initiate: For example, ¡Levanten el campamento! (Set up the camp!)

To attract or seduce (colloquial): For example, ¡Levanta a esa chica! (Pick up that girl!)

To leave or go away (colloquial): For example, ¡Levántate de aquí! (Get out of here!)

Examples

Examples of Levantar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Levanta la mano si necesitas ayuda! (Raise your hand if you need help!)

Por favor, levante la maleta para que pueda pasar. (Please lift the suitcase so I can get through.)

Vamos, equipo, levantemos el ánimo y ganemos este partido. (Come on, team, let’s lift our spirits and win this game.)

Amigos, levantad las copas por un año lleno de éxitos. (Friends, raise your glasses to a year full of success.)

Compañeros, levanten la vista y miren hacia el futuro. (Colleagues, lift your gaze and look towards the future.)

Oye, levanta esos pies de la mesa, ¿quieres? (Hey, get your feet off the table, will you?)

Mamá, levante esos platos sucios del sofá. (Mom, pick up those dirty plates from the couch.)

Chicos, levantemos el campamento antes de que anochezca. (Kids, let’s break down the camp before it gets dark.)

¡Levantad las manos al aire y disfruten de la música! (Raise your hands in the air and enjoy the music!)

Señores, levanten la vista y admiren la belleza de este paisaje. (Ladies and gentlemen, lift your gaze and admire the beauty of this landscape.)

Oye, levanta ese ánimo, todo va a salir bien. (Hey, cheer up, everything will be alright.)

Amigos, levantemos un brindis por nuestro éxito. (Friends, let’s toast to our success.)

¡Levantad esas cajas y pongámoslas en el camión! (Lift those boxes and let’s put them in the truck!)

Señora, por favor levante su equipaje del carril. (Ma’am, please pick up your luggage from the aisle.)

Compañeros, levanten la mano si tienen alguna pregunta. (Colleagues, raise your hand if you have any questions.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Levantar (to lift) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.