Alza (en. Rise)

/ˈalθa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Increase or rise in prices.
The rise in food prices has affected many families.
La alza de los precios de los alimentos ha afectado a muchas familias.
Elevation or general increase.
There is a rise in interest in contemporary art.
Hay una alza en el interés por el arte contemporáneo.
Movement upwards.
The sunrise was spectacular this morning.
La alza del sol fue espectacular esta mañana.

Etymology

From the verb 'alzar', which means to lift or raise.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Price increase
General increase in the costs of goods and services.
alza de precios
Rise in interest rates
Increase in the percentage that banks charge for loans.
alza en las tasas de interés
Wage increase
Increase in the salary or wages of workers.
alza salarial

Related Words

To raise
To lift or elevate something.
alzar
Increase
Increase in quantity or degree.
aumento
Rise
Ascend or elevation of something, especially in a financial context.
subida

Slang Meanings

A sudden increase in the cost of something.
The rise in gas prices left us all surprised.
La alza en el precio del gas nos dejó a todos sorprendidos.
A notable improvement in a situation.
The team showed a rise in their performance during the last game.
El equipo mostró una alza en su rendimiento durante el último partido.