Spanish Phrase
Súbete después de que los demás se bajen.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to board (a vehicle, elevator, etc.) only after the other people have gotten off. It emphasizes waiting for the previous passengers to exit before you step on.
When to use
Use this phrase in crowded public transport, elevators, or any situation where you need to wait for others to leave before you can board. It’s common in buses, metros, trains, and even amusement‑park rides.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Súbetedespuésdequelosdemássebajen
Imperative Reflexive (Súbete)
The verb 'subir' in its affirmative tú command adds the reflexive pronoun '-te' after the verb, forming 'súbete' meaning 'get on yourself'.
Temporal Conjunction 'después de que'
'Después de que' introduces a subordinate clause that refers to a future or uncertain event, thus it triggers the subjunctive mood.
Subjunctive Trigger (se bajen)
Because the action in the subordinate clause is not yet realized, the verb 'bajar' appears in the present subjunctive: 'se bajen'.
Reflexive Pronoun in Subordinate Clause
The pronoun 'se' mirrors the reflexive nature of 'bajar' (to get off), so 'se bajen' means 'they get off themselves'.
🗨In Conversation
¡Súbete después de que los demás se bajen!
Get on after the others get off!
¡Claro, gracias por avisarme!
Sure, thanks for letting me know!
✕Common Mistakes
Súbete después de que los demás se baja.
The subordinate clause needs the subjunctive because the action is not yet realized; use 'se bajen' instead of the indicative 'se baja'.
Súbete después que los demás se bajen.
The preposition 'de' is required after 'después' when introducing a clause.
Súbete después de que los demás bajan.
Use the subjunctive 'bajen' rather than the indicative 'bajan' after 'después de que'.
↔Alternatives
Súbete una vez que los demás hayan bajado.
Get on once the others have gotten off.
Espera a que los demás se bajen y luego súbete.
Wait until the others get off and then get on.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries it’s considered polite to let passengers exit before you board, especially in tight spaces like buses or elevators. Using the subjunctive after 'después de que' shows you’re talking about a future, not‑yet‑completed action, which native speakers expect.