Levantadas (en. Raised)
/le-van-'ta-das/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The action of lifting or raising something.
The raised hands in class indicate that someone wants to participate.
Las levantadas de la mano en clase indican que alguien quiere participar.
Movements of a person or thing to elevate itself.
The raises in dance require coordination and skill.
Las levantadas en la danza requieren coordinación y destreza.
verb
To raise something physically or figuratively.
She raised a heavy load to help.
Ella levantadas una pesada carga para ayudar.
Etymology
From the verb 'to raise', with the suffix -ed indicating plurality.
Common Phrases and Expressions
uplifting of spirits
Actions or words that elevate the spirit or morale.
levantadas de ánimo
to give raises
Providing stimuli or motivations to someone.
dar levantadas
Related Words
raise
The action of lifting something from a low position to a high one.
levantar
elevation
The act of raising or the height achieved.
elevación
Slang Meanings
To raise something quickly or unexpectedly.
I did a quick raise of my tasks just before the deadline.
Hice una levantada de mis tareas justo antes de la entrega.
To uplift someone's spirits in a social context.
That joke was a good uplift for the group.
Esa broma fue una buena levantada para el grupo.