Levantaron (en. They raised)

/leβan'taɾon/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To make something rise or to put it in a vertical position.

They raised the flag at the ceremony.

Levantaron la bandera en la ceremonia.

To increase a level or an amount.

They raised the prices of the products.

Levantaron los precios de los productos.

To gather, join, or mobilize a group towards a goal.

They established a support group for the community.

Levantaron un grupo de apoyo para la comunidad.

It comes from the Latin 'levare', which means 'to elevate' or 'to raise'.

They raised their hands.

They surrendered or asked for help.

levantaron las manos

They raised their voice.

They spoke in a louder or more demanding tone.

levantaron la voz

They raised suspicions.

They generated doubts or unease in others.

levantaron sospechas

levantar

A verb that indicates the action of raising something.

levantar

levantamiento

The action of elevating or lifting something.

levantamiento

levantador

A person or mechanism that elevates something.

levantador

To raise something in the sense of increasing its importance or recognition.

That project raised a lot of interest in the community.

Ese proyecto levantó mucho interés en la comunidad.

To refer to picking someone up on the dance floor.

Yesterday at the party, she picked up several guys to dance.

Ayer en la fiesta, ella levantó a varios chicos para bailar.