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    Levantaban (en. They raised)

    /leβanˈtaban/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of raising something or someone.
    They raised their hands to ask a question.
    Ellos levantaban las manos para hacer una pregunta.
    To increase the state or level of something.
    The prices were rising every week.
    Los precios levantaban cada semana.
    To claim or make something be restored.
    Citizens raised their voices against injustice.
    Los ciudadanos levantaban la voz contra la injusticia.

    Etymology

    The verb 'levantar' comes from the Latin 'levare', which means 'to raise' or 'to elevate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they raised their voices
    To speak energetically or with indignation.
    levantaban la voz
    they lifted their spirits
    To increase someone's enthusiasm or morale.
    levantaban el ánimo
    they raised suspicions
    To create doubts or distrust about something or someone.
    levantaban sospechas

    Related Words

    to raise
    A verb that means to lift or elevate.
    levantar
    uprising
    A noun that refers to the act of raising something.
    levantamiento
    elevation
    The act of elevating or raising something to a higher level.
    elevación

    Slang Meanings

    To get up early and with energy.
    Today I got up at six-thirty, I was raising.
    Hoy me levanté a las seis y medio, estaba levantando.
    To level up in a game or competition.
    That player was leveling up like crazy.
    Ese jugador levantaba nivel como un loco.