alza
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USAGE NOTE
Feminine nouns that begin with a stressed "a-" or "ha-" sound in Spanish use the articles "el" and “un” in the singular.
el alza(
ahl
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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.
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