levantó

This is the 5325th most frequent Spanish word.

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levantó

"Levantó" means "he/she/it lifted" or "raised."


In this sentence, 'levantó' is used in its literal sense meaning 'lifted', referring to the physical action of raising or moving something upwards.

Él levantó la silla para que todos pudieran pasar.

He lifted the chair so everyone could pass.


Here, 'levantó' (se levantó) is used reflexively to signify the action of 'getting up' or 'rising from bed'.

Ella se levantó temprano para ir a trabajar.

She got up early to go to work.


In this example, 'levantó' is employed metaphorically to denote 'raised', referring to increasing the volume or intensity of his voice.

El orador levantó la voz para que todos escucharan.

The speaker raised his voice so that everyone could hear.