Levanta (en. Raise)
/leˈβanta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To raise something or someone from a low position to a higher one.
He raises his hand to answer.
Él levanta la mano para responder.
To make something increase or improve.
The weather lifts everyone's spirits.
El clima levanta el ánimo de todos.
To begin the action of picking something up.
She lifts the table to clean underneath.
Ella levanta la mesa para limpiar debajo.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin 'levāre', which means 'to elevate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lift the spirits
Expresses improving one's mood.
levanta el ánimo
raise your voice
Means to speak louder.
levanta la voz
initiate a project
To start a plan or project.
levanta un proyecto
Related Words
elevate
To increase the height of something.
elevar
raise
To lift something upward.
alzar
suspend
To elevate something into the air, letting it hang.
suspender
Slang Meanings
To pick someone up (to win over a person).
Juan picked up María at the party last night.
Juan levantó a María en la fiesta anoche.
To raise the mood (to improve the situation).
Let's lift the mood this weekend.
Vamos a levantar la onda este fin de semana.