Levantare

Levantare is a Spanish verb that translates to "to lift," "to raise," or "to rise" in English. Its usage is varied and depends on the context. In a physical sense, it can describe the action of lifting an object, such as levantar una caja (to lift a box). It can also refer to the act of standing up, as in levantarse de la cama (to get up from bed).

Figuratively, levantar can convey the idea of building or establishing something, like levantar un negocio (to set up a business). It can also be used to express the act of increasing or augmenting, for example, levantar los precios (to raise prices). The verb also appears in idiomatic expressions. For instance, levantarse contra alguien means to rise up against someone.

The past participle of levantar is levantado. It conjugates like a regular -ar verb in Spanish. Its etymology traces back to the Latin word "levare," meaning to lighten or to raise. Understanding the various applications of levantar is key to comprehending many common Spanish phrases and sentences.