Spanish Phrase
Aléjate de las ventanas.
Meaning
A direct warning telling someone to keep a safe distance from the windows. It can be used in emergencies (e.g., fire) or when you want to protect someone from a dangerous view.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to give a quick, firm safety instruction—such as during a fire drill, a construction site, or when a child is playing near a window.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Aléjatedelasventanas.
Imperative Reflexive (Aléjate)
In affirmative commands, reflexive pronouns attach to the end of the verb (Aléjate). The accent on the vowel before the pronoun keeps the stress on the correct syllable.
Preposition de + noun
The preposition de indicates distance or separation: de las ventanas = away from the windows.
Definite article las
las is the plural feminine definite article, matching the noun ventanas.
🗨In Conversation
Aléjate de las ventanas.
Stay away from the windows.
¿Por qué?
Why?
✕Common Mistakes
Alejate de las ventanas.
Missing the accent on the first 'a' changes the stress and makes the word incorrect.
Aléjate a las ventanas.
The preposition for distance is 'de', not 'a'.
Aléjate las ventanas.
The preposition 'de' is required; you cannot omit it.
↔Alternatives
Mantente alejado de las ventanas.
Stay away from the windows.
No te acerques a las ventanas.
Don't get close to the windows.
Mantén distancia de las ventanas.
Keep a distance from the windows.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking countries, safety warnings often use the imperative form with reflexive pronouns (e.g., Aléjate, Mantente). The phrase can also be used metaphorically, as in "Aléjate de las ventanas de la vida" meaning "stay away from risky opportunities". Remember that in some Latin American regions "alejarse" sounds formal; locals may prefer "no te acerques" in casual speech.