Alzate (en. Get up)

/alˈθate/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Lifting or elevation of something.
The raising of the flag was a solemn moment.
El alzate de la bandera fue un momento solemne.
Action of raising the tone of voice or uplifting someone's spirits.
The emotional raise of the speech motivated everyone.
El alzate emocional del discurso motivó a todos.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'to raise', which means to lift.

Common Phrases and Expressions

raise your spirits
Increase in emotional state or attitude towards a situation.
alzate de ánimo
raise your voice
Raise the volume when speaking to be heard more.
alzate la voz

Related Words

raise
To lift to a higher level.
alzar
elevation
Action of raising or increasing oneself.
elevación
ascent
Action of ascending to a position or rank.
asenso

Slang Meanings

Lift one’s spirits
That music always makes me make a raise.
Esa música siempre me hace hacer un alzate.
Leveling up in a game or situation
I made a raise in the game and now I am in the next phase.
Hice un alzate en el juego y ahora estoy en la siguiente fase.