Spanish Conversation · Level 170
15 words
Spanish word
alzar
Pronunciation
IPA/alˈθaɾ/
Meaning
- verbraise
Example
Voy a alzar la bandera en la ceremonia.
I am going to raise the flag at the ceremony.
More examples
Procura no alzar el tono cuando discutas con calma.
Try not to raise your tone when you argue calmly.
Core concept
A person lifting an object overhead.
Common phrases
alzar la voz
raise your voice
alzar la vista
raise your eyes
alzar el tono
raise your tone
Similar words
levantar: Lifts an object upward from a lower to a higher place using physical force.
subir: Goes or moves upward in position or height, often of people or things.
aumentar: Makes a quantity, degree, or intensity become larger or stronger.
elevar: Raises something to a higher level or status, often in a formal or abstract sense.
Definition in Spanish
Significa subir o poner algo a mayor altura, tanto en sentido físico como simbólico.
Word origin
The verb comes from Latin altus 'high' through Vulgar Latin *altiare and Old Spanish alçar into modern Spanish alzar.
Usage tips
- Alzar la voz usually implies protest or a strong assertion rather than only increasing volume, so hablar más alto or levantar la voz fit when the intent is just louder speech.