alzar la voz

to raise one's voice

alzar la voz(ahl-sahr lah bohs)

intransitive verb phrase

1. (to talk louder)

a. to raise one's voice

¡Escucha lo que te estoy diciendo! - Bueno, primero que nada, no me alces la voz.

Listen to what I'm telling you! - Well, first of all, don't raise your voice at me.

b. to speak up

No te escucho, Julián. Alza la voz, por favor.

I can't hear you, Julian. Speak up, please.

2. (to act or speak against or in favor of something)

a. to speak up

Tras el último escándalo, muchos sectores de la sociedad han decidido alzar su voz en contra del corrupción que plaga al gobierno.

After the last scandal, many sectors of society have decided to speak up against the corruption that plagues the government.

b. to speak out

Yo no soy de salir a la calle a protestar, pero a veces uno tiene que alzar su voz en contra de ciertas injusticias.

I don't usually go out to the streets and protest, but sometimes you need to speak out against certain injustices.