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    Erguía (en. Erected)

    /erˈɡi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The vertical position of the body or a part of it.
    The doctor recommended that he maintain an upright posture.
    El médico le recomendó que mantuviera una postura erguida.
    The action of lifting something, such as a plant or an object.
    The uprightness of the tree provided shade in the yard.
    La erguía del árbol le daba sombra en el patio.
    verb
    To raise something or someone until it is upright.
    I raised my arms in a signal of victory.
    Ergúo los brazos en señal de victoria.
    To place an object in a straight position.
    I tilted the mirror to see my reflection better.
    Erguí el espejo para ver mi reflejo mejor.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'erigere', which means to raise, to set upright.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stand up
    To rise or assume an upright position.
    erguirse
    to lift one's head
    To remain proud or firm in the face of a difficult situation.
    erguir la cabeza

    Related Words

    ergo
    A word used to indicate a logical consequence.
    ergo
    upright
    The state of being in an upright or raised position.
    eriguido

    Slang Meanings

    To stand up quickly.
    When I heard the announcement, I jumped up.
    Cuando escuché el aviso, me erguí de un salto.
    To stand firm in an opinion.
    He always stands firm in his convictions, no matter what.
    Siempre se ergue en sus convicciones, pase lo que pase.