levante

This is the 4191st most frequent Spanish word.

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levante

"Levante" means "east" or "sunrise" and can also refer to the eastern Mediterranean region.


In this sentence, 'levante' is used as the subjunctive form of the verb 'levantar', meaning 'to rise' or 'to lift'. It refers to the sun rising.

Cuando el sol levante por la mañana, saldremos a caminar.

When the sun rises in the morning, we will go for a walk.


Here, 'levante' refers to the name of the wind coming from the east, highlighting a specific meteorological term.

El levante sopla desde el este, trayendo aire cálido.

The Levant wind blows from the east, bringing warm air.


In this usage, 'levante' functions as the subjunctive form of 'levantar', where someone asks for lifting or raising an item.

Pidió al camarero que le levante la copa para un brindis.

He asked the waiter to raise the glass for a toast.