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    Erguida (en. Upright)

    /erˈɡi.ða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is in a vertical position.
    The tower looked upright from afar.
    La torre se veía erguidas desde lejos.
    That shows firmness or dignity.
    She walks with an upright posture.
    Ella camina con una postura erguidas.
    That is straight or firm in attitude.
    The boy remained upright during the ceremony.
    El niño se mantuvo erguidas durante la ceremonia.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'erguir', which means 'to raise or put in a vertical position'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    with heads held high
    With pride and without shame.
    a cabeza erguidas
    to remain upright
    To maintain a firm or dignified posture.
    mantenerse erguidas
    to walk upright
    To move confidently in posture.
    caminar erguidas

    Related Words

    to raise
    To lift or put in a vertical position.
    erguir
    raising
    The action of raising something or someone.
    erguimiento
    uprightness
    Quality of being upright.
    erguencia

    Slang Meanings

    To be in shape or in good posture.
    She is always upright at the gym.
    Ella siempre está erguidas en el gimnasio.