elevado

elevado, el elevado(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. high
El valle está rodeado de montañas elevadas.The valley is surrounded by high mountains.
b. tall (building)
El fuerte tiene cuatro torres elevadas equipadas con cañones.The fortification has four tall towers equipped with cannons.
a. high
Nunca más voy a comer en este restorán. Precios elevados y comida insulsa.I'll never eat at this restaurant again. High prices for bland food.
a. high
Al teniente le asignaron un rango elevado en el ejército cuando terminó la guerra.The lieutenant was awarded a high rank in the army when the war ended.
b. important
Tengo muchas responsabilidades porque ocupo un cargo elevado en la empresa.I have many responsibilities because I hold an important position in the company.
a. lofty
El fresco fue pintado con un estilo elevado e inigualable.The fresco was painted in an inimitable and lofty style.
b. elevated
El autor describió con hermosas palabras sus elevadas ideas y pensamientos.The author described his elevated ideas and thoughts with beautiful words.
c. noble
Yo pienso que el verdadero amor es el sentimiento más elevado.I believe true love is the most noble sentiment.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
5. (architecture)
Regionalism used in Cuba
(Cuba)
Regionalism used in Venezuela
(Venezuela)
a. overpass
Luego de la colisión, el camión quedó colgando del elevado.After the collision, the truck ended up hanging off the overpass.
b. flyover
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Una parte del elevado se desmoronó sobre la autopista que pasa por debajo.A section of the flyover collapsed over the highway beneath it.
c. overhead railway (for trains)
Cuando el tren pasa por el elevado, las paredes de la casa tiemblan.The walls of the house shake when the train runs on the overhead railway.
6. (sports)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(Puerto Rico)
a. fly
El jugador del diamante interior atrapó el elevado antes de que Diego alcanzara la primera base.The infielder caught the fly before Diego reached first base.
b. fly ball
El parador en corto le lanzó el elevado al jugador en la base meta.The shortstop threw the fly ball to home plate.
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