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"Levántate" is a form of "levántate", a phrase which is often translated as "stand up". "Brilla" is a form of "brillar", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to shine". Learn more about the difference between "levántate" and "brilla" below.
levántate
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(imperative; second person singular; stand)
a. stand up
Levántate. Acaba de entrar el juez.Stand up. The judge just came in.
b. get up
Levántate del suelo y siéntate en una silla.Get up off the floor and sit on a chair.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(imperative; second person singular; leave your bed)
a. get up
¡Levántate! ¡Es hora de ir a la escuela!Get up! Time for school!
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brillar(
bree
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yahr
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An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to shine
El sol brillaba sobre el desierto.The sun shone over the desert.
b. to sparkle
Tus ojos brillan como las estrellas.Your eyes sparkle like stars.
c. to glisten
La nieve brillaba con la luz del sol.The snow glistened in the sunlight.
d. to glitter
El dorado del vestido brillaba bajo la luz.The gilt on the dress glittered under the light.
a. to shine
Carolina brilló en el concurso de matemáticas.Carolina shone in the math competition.
b. to stand out
Alexander brilla en la clase de salsa; se ve que le encanta bailar.Alexander stands out in salsa class; you can see he loves to dance.
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