Alzábase (en. Rose up)

/alˈθa.βase/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To rise or elevate from a lower position.
The plane rose quickly after takeoff.
El avión alzábase rápidamente después del despegue.
To assume a role of greater importance or power.
In the meeting, he rose as the project leader.
En la reunión, él alzábase como el líder del proyecto.
To increase in level or intensity.
The temperature increased considerably during the summer.
La temperatura alzábase considerablemente durante el verano.

Etymology

From the verb 'alzar' which comes from the Latin 'altare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

price increase
Increase in the cost of goods and services.
alzábase de precios
increase in productivity
Increase in production capacity.
alzábase de la productividad
rise in the market
General increase in the values of securities.
alzábase en el mercado

Related Words

to raise
To rise or make something higher.
alzar
altitude
The height of a place relative to sea level.
altitud
ascent
Act of ascending or being promoted.
asenso

Slang Meanings

Sudden surge of emotions or spirit.
After the good news, I felt a surge of joy.
Después de la buena noticia, me dio un alzábase de alegría.
Unexpected increase in a normal situation.
He had a surge of stress before the exam.
Tuvo un alzábase de estrés antes del examen.