Alzada (en. Raised)
/alˈθaða/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Elevated position of an object or a part of the body.
The height of the building makes it stand out in the city.
La alzada del edificio lo hace destacado en la ciudad.
Action of raising or elevating something.
The height of the arm to greet was visible from afar.
La alzada del brazo para saludar fue visible desde lejos.
Height of a person or an animal.
The height of the athlete is impressive.
La alzada del atleta es impresionante.
Etymology
From the verb alzar, which comes from the Latin 'altare', meaning to elevate.
Common Phrases and Expressions
flight elevation
Height reached by a bird or another object in the air.
alzada de vuelo
in elevation
In the act of being lifted or elevated.
en alzada
Related Words
alzar
To lift something upward.
alzar
elevation
Act of elevating or rising.
elevación
Slang Meanings
Colloquial use to describe a defiant stance.
He arrived with a height that showed confidence.
Él llegó con una alzada que mostraba confianza.
Referring to an attitude of pride.
He walked with a height that intimidated others.
Caminaba con una alzada que intimidaba a los demás.