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    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.