Alzado (en. Raised)

/alˈθa.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
English: Act of lifting or raising something.
English: The raising of the bridge allowed the passage of boats.
El alzado del puente permitió el paso de los barcos.
English: Height or elevation of anything.
English: The height of the mountains is impressive.
El alzado de las montañas es impresionante.
English: A person who appears arrogant or haughty.
English: That show-off doesn't know how to listen to others.
Ese alzado no sabe escuchar a los demás.
verb
English: To lift or put something in a vertical position.
English: Once the curtain was raised, the show began.
Alzado el telón, comenzó la función.
English: To increase the height or amount of something.
English: We raised our voices so they would hear us.
Alzamos la voz para que nos escucharan.

Etymology

English: From the verb 'to raise', which originates from the Latin 'altare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: raising of hands
English: Raising of the hands, generally to ask for the floor.
alzado de manos
English: to be a show-off
English: To be a person who boasts about what they have or who they are.
ser un alzado

Related Words

English: to raise
English: To lift something to a higher position.
alzar
English: uprising
English: Action of raising, especially in the context of a rebellion.
alzamiento
English: raised (as an adjective)
English: That is upright or in a vertical position.
alzado (como adjetivo)

Slang Meanings

English: A person who appears haughty.
English: That guy is a show-off, he always thinks he's the best.
Ese chico es un alzado, siempre se cree el mejor.
English: Someone who boasts about their status or wealth.
English: I can't stand the show-offs who only talk about money.
No aguanto a los alzados que solo hablan de dinero.