Alzaban (en. Raised)

/alθaˈβan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of lifting or elevating something.
They raised their arms in a sign of victory.
Alzaban los brazos en señal de triunfo.
To cause something to ascend or rise.
The artists raised the curtain to begin the performance.
Los artistas alzaban el telón para comenzar la función.
To increase the volume or intensity of something.
They raised their voices to be heard in the crowd.
Alzaban la voz para hacerse escuchar en la multitud.

Etymology

From the verb 'alzar', which comes from the Latin 'altare', meaning 'to elevate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

raise one's voice
To speak in a louder tone.
alzar la voz
to rise with victory
To achieve a victory or recognition.
alzarse con el triunfo
to rise in protest
To raise one's voice or demand against something.
alzarse en protesta

Related Words

alzar
To lift or elevate something.
alzar
alzamiento
Action of raising or standing up.
alzamiento
elevation
Action of elevating something to a higher level.
elevación

Slang Meanings

To lift one's spirits or morale.
That news lifted everyone at the meeting.
Esa noticia alzó a todos en la reunión.
To increase the volume of music.
Turn up the volume and enjoy the party.
Alza el volumen y disfruta de la fiesta.