sube

raise

sube

phrase

1.

(informal)

(imperative; second person singular; put at a higher level)

a. raise

Sube las manos.

Raise your hands.

2. (third person singular; he puts at a higher level)

a. he raises (masculine)

Cuando sube los pies, la cabeza le late.

When he raises his feet, his head throbs.

b. she raises (feminine)

Siempre sube la mano cuando la maestra pregunta algo.

She always raises her hand when the teacher makes a question.

3. (imperative; second person singular; climb)

a. go up

Sube la escalera y tráeme un abrigo, por favor.

Go up the stairs, and bring me a coat, please.

4. (third person singular; he climbs)

a. he goes up (masculine)

Sube las pendientes sin cansarse porque está en buena forma.

He goes up slopes without getting tired because he's fit.

b. she goes up (feminine)

Cuando sube escaleras, le duelen las rodillas.

When she goes up the stairs, her knees hurt.