Alzóse (en. Rose)

/alˈθoze/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To rise or elevate.
The hero rose in battle to inspire his companions.
El héroe alzóse en la batalla para inspirar a sus compañeros.
To produce a change in position.
The curtain rose and the play began.
Alzóse el telón y comenzó la obra.
To recover from a fall or bad moment.
After the crisis, the business rose again.
Después de la crisis, el negocio alzóse nuevamente.

Etymology

From the verb alzar, of Latin origin 'altiare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the curtain rose
Beginning of a play or presentation.
alzóse el telón
he raised his voice
He spoke louder or with more force.
alzóse la voz

Related Words

to raise
To lift something or someone.
alzar
elevation
Action of elevating.
elevación
ascent
Movement upwards.
ascenso

Slang Meanings

To rise in a complicated situation.
After many difficulties, he rose again.
Después de muchas dificultades, él alzóse de nuevo.
To return to action after a pause.
The group rose after the break to continue.
El grupo alzóse después del descanso para continuar.