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What does “levanta muertos” mean in Spanish?

At the Cuenca market, the vendor points out the food and says “los batidos levanta muertos” — the smoothies that “raise the dead.” She means they are packed with energy and so reviving they could wake a dead person. It is a warm, half-joking way to say a drink will really wake you up. You hear it about strong coffee, hangover cures, or any food with a serious kick.

Spoken line: “Sí, claro, los batidos levanta muertos.” — “Yes, of course, the 'raise-the-dead' smoothies.” “Levanta muertos” means something is so strong or reviving it could bring a dead person back. It is fun praise, not a real claim. More everyday examples: - “Este café levanta muertos.” — “This coffee could wake the dead.” - “Necesito un caldo levanta muertos.” — “I need a 'raise-the-dead' soup” (often said for a hangover cure). - “Esa sopa levanta muertos.” — “That soup will really bring you back to life.” Usage notes: People often use it as a label right before the food or drink, like “batidos levanta muertos.” The form stays the same whether the noun is singular or plural — you will hear it both ways. The tone is light and friendly — a strong compliment about how reviving something is.