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"Alzó" is a form of "alzar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to lift". "Alza" is a form of "alza", a noun which is often translated as "rise". Learn more about the difference between "alzó" and "alza" below.
alzar(
ahl
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sahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
b. to raise
Alcé mi copa para ofrecer un brindis para el nuevo matrimonio.I raised my glass to offer a toast to the newly married couple.
c. to elevate (religious)
El sacerdote debe alzar la hostia y el cáliz de frente al altar.The priest should elevate the host and chalice while facing the altar.
2. (to put up)
a. to erect
El pueblo alzó un monumento para conmemorar a los héroes locales.The town erected a monument to commemorate the local heroes.
alzarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
6. (to put up)
a. to erect
Se alzó un nuevo centro de deportes en la ciudad vecina.A new sports center was erected in the neighboring city.
7. (to rebel)
a. to rise up
La comunidad indígena se alzó en apoyo al presidente.The indigenous community rose up in support of the president.
a. to be in heat
La gata del vecino se alza y no me deja dormir con todo el ruido que hace.The neighbor's cat is in heat and isn't letting me sleep with all the noise she is making.
a. to be full of oneself
Se alza mi hermano desde que compró un Ferrari.My brother is full of himself since he bought a Ferrari.
el alza(
ahl
-
sah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (increase)
a. rise
Las regiones costeras están amenazadas por el alza en el nivel del mar.The coastal regions are threatened by the rise in sea levels.
2. (footwear)
a. raised insole
Tuve que ponerle alzas a mis zapatos nuevos para hacerlos más cómodos.I had to put raised insoles in my new shoes to make them more comfortable.
3. (weaponry)
a. sight
Tienes que alinear el alza de la escopeta para darle al blanco.You have to align the sight of the gun with the target to hit it.
