Elevó (en. Elevated)

[ele'βo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To physically raise something to a greater height.
The engineer raised the structure to improve its stability.
El ingeniero elevó la estructura para mejorar su estabilidad.
To increase the level or degree of something.
The teacher raised the expectations for his students.
El profesor elevó las expectativas para sus estudiantes.
To promote or enhance something, such as an idea or a feeling.
The campaign lifted the spirits of the community.
La campaña elevó el ánimo de la comunidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'elevare', meaning 'to lift'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to raise one's voice
To speak louder or with more firmness.
elevar la voz
to raise expectations
To increase what is expected from something or someone.
elevar las expectativas
to file a claim
To present a formal complaint.
elevar un reclamo

Related Words

to raise
To lift or increase something.
elevar
elevation
The action of raising or the result of being raised.
elevación
elevator
A device for lifting people or things.
elevador

Slang Meanings

To level up in a game.
That mission quickly leveled me up.
Esa misión me elevó de nivel rápidamente.
To increase the price of something.
The restaurant raised prices without prior notice.
El restaurante elevó los precios sin previo aviso.