Alzamiento (en. Lift)

/alθaˈmjento/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Act of raising something or someone.
The raising of the flag symbolizes freedom.
El alzamiento de la bandera simboliza la libertad.
Rebellion or uprising of a group against authority.
The uprising of the people was evident during the revolution.
El alzamiento del pueblo fue evidente durante la revolución.
Increase in the amount or level of something.
The rising of sea levels is a global concern.
El alzamiento del nivel del mar es una preocupación global.

Etymology

From the verb 'to raise', from the Latin 'altare' meaning to elevate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rising of the sun
Moment when the sun appears on the horizon, dawn.
alzamiento del sol
raising of the voice
Increase in volume when speaking, shouting.
alzamiento de la voz

Related Words

to raise
To elevate something or someone.
alzar
uprising
Action of rising up or lifting something.
levantamiento
insurrection
Action of rising up against authority.
sublevación

Slang Meanings

Social or political uprising.
The uprising in the city was very unexpected.
El alzamiento en la ciudad fue muy inesperado.
Sudden increase of something.
I didn’t see that rise in prices coming.
Ese alzamiento de precios no lo vi venir.