Levantara (en. Raise)

/leβanˈtaɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something or someone go up or elevate.
It’s possible that he would lift the weight effortlessly.
Es posible que levantara el peso sin esfuerzo.
To increase or raise something.
If no one stops him, he will raise his voice at the meeting.
Si nadie lo impide, él levantara la voz en la reunión.
To pick something up from the ground or from a surface.
If he falls, make sure he would lift the object.
Si se cae, asegurate de que levantara el objeto.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

it will take flight
It will rise in the air.
levantará el vuelo
it will raise the hand
It will indicate that they want to speak or ask a question.
levantará la mano
it will not uplift the spirits
It will not improve the situation or mood.
no levantará el ánimo

Related Words

to lift
Action of making something go up or elevate.
levantar
raise
Noun that refers to the act of lifting something.
alza
elevation
The process or state of being lifted or elevated.
elevación

Slang Meanings

To get up early
Today I have to get up at five to study.
Hoy tengo que levantara a las cinco para estudiar.
To get up from a place
I don’t want him to get up from the chair until the movie is over.
No quiero que levantara de la silla hasta que termine la película.