alzar
alzar(
ahl
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sahr
)transitive verb
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
pronominal verb
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.
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