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    Alzaba (en. Raised)

    [alˈθa.βa] (en español de España) o [alˈsaba] (en español de América)

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To lift something from a lower position to a higher one.
    The child raised his hand to ask a question.
    El niño alzaba la mano para hacer una pregunta.
    To raise the tone of voice, or to make something sound louder.
    She raised her voice to be heard in the crowd.
    Ella alzaba su voz para ser escuchada en la multitud.
    To increase the level of something, such as dignity or honor.
    The hero lifted the hearts of his people with his bravery.
    El héroe alzaba los corazones de su pueblo con su valentía.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'exaltare', which means 'to elevate' or 'to lift'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    raised her voice
    To raise the tone of voice to be heard.
    alzaba la voz
    looked up
    To look upward.
    alzaba la vista
    lifted someone's spirits
    To uplift someone's mood.
    alzaba el ánimo

    Related Words

    alzar
    To lift or elevate something.
    alzar
    elevation
    The action of elevating.
    elevación
    exaltation
    A state of being elevated or passionate.
    exaltación

    Slang Meanings

    To rise up in a difficult situation.
    When things got tough, he lifted everyone's spirits.
    Cuando las cosas se pusieron difíciles, él alzaba el espíritu de todos.
    To elevate the level of something, especially in a social context.
    She always raised the party when she arrived with her energy.
    Ella siempre alzaba la fiesta cuando llegaba con su energía.