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Ponerse en pie

To stand up / To get to one's feet

Word Combinations
Notes & Usage:

Describes standing up from a seated position, often in a formal or respectful context. Ponerse en pie de un salto = to leap to one's feet.

See It in Context

El público se puso en pie al final de la actuación.

The audience got to their feet at the end of the performance.

Se puso en pie para saludar al director.

He stood up to greet the director.

—¿Aplaudieron? —Sí, se pusieron en pie.

—Did they applaud? —Yes, they got to their feet.