Alzándose (en. Rising)
/alˈθan̪dose/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of rising or lifting.
The bird rose into the sky.
El pájaro se alzó en el cielo.
Increase of a quantity or level.
Prices are constantly increasing.
Los precios están alzándose constantemente.
To rise from a low position.
She rose from the ground after the fall.
Ella se alzó del suelo después de la caída.
Etymology
From the verb "alzar," which comes from the Latin 'altāre.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to rise with something
To obtain or achieve something in a notable way.
alzarse con algo
to raise one's voice
To speak louder or more forcefully.
alzarse la voz
to lift one's gaze
To look up, generally as a sign of hope or respect.
alzar la mirada
Related Words
to raise
To rise or elevate something.
alzar
ascent
Action of rising in level or position.
ascenso
elevation
Action of elevating something.
elevación
Slang Meanings
To rise in manifestation or protest.
The people rose up when they heard the news.
El pueblo se alzó cuando escuchó la noticia.
To increase the price excessively.
Prices are rising and there is no control.
Los precios se están alzando y no hay control.