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    Erguido (en. Erect)

    /erˈɡiðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Referring to an upright or vertical posture.
    The soldier remained upright throughout the ceremony.
    El soldado se mantuvo erguido durante toda la ceremonia.
    That is in a high or straight position.
    The upright tree looked majestic in the middle of the field.
    El árbol erguido se veía majestuoso en medio del campo.
    Figuratively, it can imply dignity or pride.
    Despite the adversities, she remains upright and strong.
    A pesar de las adversidades, ella sigue erguida y fuerte.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'erigere', which means 'to raise' or 'to erect'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to remain upright
    To maintain a vertical posture, both physically and morally.
    mantenerse erguido
    to be upright
    To be in a vertical position.
    estar erguido
    upright as a pine
    To be very straight and firm, often used figuratively.
    erguido como un pino

    Related Words

    uprightness
    Action of standing up or raising oneself.
    erguimiento
    uprightable
    That can be done upright.
    erguible

    Slang Meanings

    To be upright to the maximum in attitude.
    That presentation left her upright with pride.
    Esa presentación la dejó erguida de orgullo.
    To show authority or confidence.
    When he entered with that attitude, he was noticeably upright from the start.
    Cuando entró con esa actitud, se notó erguido desde el principio.