erigete

Erigete is a Spanish verb form that operates as the affirmative imperative for the second-person singular of the pronominal verb erigirse. It means to rise, to stand up, or to take a stance, either literally or figuratively. Used directly with the pronoun te, as in erigete con confianza, it commands the listener to raise themselves or to assume a firm position.

Etymology and usage: erigirse derives from the Latin erigere, meaning to raise up or set upright. The imperative erigete is one of several imperatives formed from this verb. In literal contexts, it can appear in instructions or exhortations to physically stand. In figurative usage, it can mean to assert oneself, to adopt a principled position, or to confront a challenge.

Examples and nuance: the tone of erigete is energetic and directive; it is more common in informal speech, motivational discourse, religious or literary rhetoric, and historical or dramatic texts. Writers may employ it to convey urgency or resolve.

See also: erigir, erigirse.