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"Blow off" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "irse volando", and "stand up" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "levantarse". Learn more about the difference between "blow off" and "stand up" below.
blow off(
blo
af
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. irse volando (from wind)
The sign on the front of the store blew off during the storm.El cartel del frente de la tienda se fue volando durante la tormenta.
b. saltar por los aires (from an explosion)
The pressure built up, until finally, the top of the vat blew off.La presión subió hasta que al final, saltó por los aires la cubierta de la cuba.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. dejar plantado
After sitting alone at the restaurant for 20 minutes, I began to think that Judy had blown me off again.Después de pasar 20 minutos a solas en el restaurante, empecé a pensar que Judy me había vuelto a dejar plantado.
a. volar
One shot from a gun like that would blow your arm off.Un tiro de un arma así te volaría el brazo.
c. hacer saltar por los aires (explode)
The cannon blast blew one of the fort's turrets off.El cañonazo hizo saltar por los aires una de las torretas de la fortaleza.
a. fumarse
Eric and Alex decided to blow off the meeting and go have martinis instead.Eric y Álex decidieron fumarse la reunión y en lugar de ello salieron a tomar un martini.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. no hacer
I blew off my homework to go outside and play with my friends.No hice la tarea y salí a jugar con mis amigos.
stand up(
stahnd
uhp
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to rise)
b. ponerse de pie
Everyone stood up when the judge walked in.Todos se pusieron de pie cuando entró el juez.
c. pararse (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
He was so weak he couldn't stand up.Estaba tan débil que no podía pararse.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. colocar de pie
I stood the lamp up, but it fell over again.Coloqué la lámpara de pie pero volvió a caerse.
a. dejar plantado (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
I can't believe she stood me up again!¡No puedo creer que me haya dejado plantada de nuevo!
b. dar plantón a (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
It looks like her boyfriend stood her up.Parece que su novio le dio plantón.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. levántate (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Stand up, so I can see how those pants fit.Levántate para que vea cómo te queda el pantalón.
b. ponte de pie (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Stand up when I'm talking to you!¡Ponte de pie cuando te hablo!
c. párate (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Stand up when the teacher comes in!¡Párate cuando entra el profesor!
