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    Alzar (en. Raise)

    /alˈθar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To elevate or lift something.
    The carpenter raised the beam to place it.
    El carpintero alzó la viga para colocarla.
    To increase in volume or intensity.
    He raised his voice so that everyone could hear him.
    Alzó la voz para que todos lo escucharan.
    To make something more appreciated or esteemed.
    The artist elevated his reputation with that masterpiece.
    El artista alzó su reputación con esa obra maestra.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'altĕrare', meaning 'to elevate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to raise one's voice
    To speak louder or express in a firmer manner.
    alzar la voz
    to take flight
    To begin to fly or embark on a new journey.
    alzar el vuelo
    to lift someone's spirits
    To improve someone's mood.
    alzar el ánimo

    Related Words

    uprising
    Action of lifting something.
    levantamiento
    elevation
    Action of elevating something.
    elevación
    ascent
    Action of going up.
    subida

    Slang Meanings

    To raise something quickly.
    I'm going to turn up that music, it's too quiet.
    Voy a alzar esa música, está muy baja.
    To uplift someone's spirits.
    She always knows how to lift my spirits when I'm sad.
    Ella siempre sabe cómo alzarme el ánimo cuando estoy triste.