/eleˈβaɾ/
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Translation
to raise, to elevate, to lift
Word origin
From Latin elevare, from e- ('out') plus levare ('to lift'), from levis ('light').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- elevare
- English cognates
- elevate, lever
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
.
They are going to raise the price of the tickets.
grúa cargas pesadas.
The crane can lift very heavy loads.
ejercicio .
Exercise helps to lift the mood.
estatua plaza.
They raised a statue in the square.
elevarse .
The plane began to rise above the clouds.
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