Levantan (en. They raise)

/leβantan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To elevate or put in a higher position.

They raise their hand to ask a question.

Ellos levantan la mano para hacer una pregunta.

To pick something up from the ground or a surface.

The students raise their books after class.

Los estudiantes levantan sus libros después de la clase.

To increase the intensity or volume of something.

The speakers raise the sound so that everyone can hear.

Los altavoces levantan el sonido para que todos escuchen.

From the Latin 'levāre', which means 'to elevate' or 'to raise'.

raise their voice

It refers to speaking in a louder or stronger tone.

levantan la voz

lift spirits

It is used to indicate that someone raises another person's spirit or morale.

levantan los ánimos

raise suspicions

Indicates that something has aroused distrust or curiosity.

levantan sospechas

raising

Action of elevating or lifting something.

levantamiento

lifter

Person who lifts something, especially in sports like weightlifting.

levantador

to raise

Action of putting something in a higher position.

levantar

To get out of bed or a place.

Today I don’t want to get up early, I’m tired.

Hoy no quiero levantan temprano, estoy cansado.

To catch someone or to take advantage in a situation.

Yesterday, my friends picked me up at the party and took me dancing.

Ayer, mis amigos me levantan en la fiesta y me llevaron a bailar.