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/Sounds like "leh" (as in "let") + "bahn" (as in "bar") + "TAHR" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

In Argentina, to successfully pick someone up or score a romantic encounter, especially at a bar or party. "Levantar" describes the act of hooking up with someone you just met.

Examples

He went to the club alone and ended up levantando a girl.

He didn't come to have fun, he came to see if he could levantar someone.

Regional synonyms

To flirt with someone, to try to win them over with compliments, hints, and attention. In Mexico it's the most visual and funny way to describe shameless hitting on someone.