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

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 (Latin American 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 something: 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 del piso! (Pick up your toys from the floor!)

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

To raise or increase (colloquial): for example, ¡Levanta el volumen! (Turn up the volume!)

To flirt or pick someone up (colloquial): for example, ¡Levántala, campeón! (Go get her, champ!)

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 su bandeja después de comer. (Please raise your tray after eating.)

Vamos a levantar el ánimo con una canción alegre. (Let’s lift our spirits with a cheerful song.)

Mamá, levantemos la mesa después de la cena. (Mom, let’s clear the table after dinner.)

Amigos, levanten sus copas por un brindis. (Friends, raise your glasses for a toast.)

Antes de irnos, levanta tus cosas del suelo. (Before we leave, pick up your things from the floor.)

En el gimnasio, levante pesas con cuidado. (At the gym, lift weights carefully.)

¡Levantemos el telón para el espectáculo! (Let’s raise the curtain for the show!)

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

Después de la fiesta, levanta los platos y vasos. (After the party, pick up the plates and cups.)

¡Levantemos nuestras voces en protesta! (Let’s raise our voices in protest!)

Equipo, levanten el ánimo para el próximo partido. (Team, lift your spirits for the next game.)

Antes de salir, levanta la basura del piso. (Before leaving, pick up the trash from the floor.)

En la obra de construcción, levante esa viga con cuidado. (At the construction site, carefully lift that beam.)

¡Levantemos un monumento en honor a los héroes! (Let’s erect a monument in honor of the heroes!)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Levantar (to lift) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American 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.