Álv (en. Waterbed)

/alv/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Land that rises significantly above the rest.
The álv of the mountain is visible from miles away.
El álv de la montaña es visible desde millas de distancia.
Highest part of a structure.
The álv of the building was designed to provide panoramic views.
El álv del edificio fue diseñado para proporcionar vistas panorámicas.
Grazing area in the mountains.
The ranchers take their sheep to the álv to take advantage of the fresh grass.
Los ganaderos llevan sus ovejas al álv para aprovechar el pasto fresco.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'albus', meaning white, related to high and clear areas.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the álv
at a significant height
en el álv
go up to the álv
ascend to an elevated area
subir al álv
live in the álv
reside in a high area
vivir en el álv

Related Words

height
Vertical distance from a reference point.
altura
summit
The highest part of a mountain or hill.
cumbre
mountain
Natural elevation of the land.
montaña

Slang Meanings

Refers to a gathering place in elevated areas.
This weekend we are going to the álv for a picnic.
Este fin de semana vamos al álv a hacer un picnic.
Describes a situation that feels above the norm.
That party was an álv, everyone was in very good spirits.
Esa fiesta fue un álv, todos estaban de muy buen ánimo.