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elevar

to raise

verb eh-leh-BAHR Less Common
Body & Health Movement

Origin: From Latin 'elevare' (to lift up), from 'levis' (light).

Also means

to elevate

Usage Note

Elevar is a regular -ar verb. It often appears in formal or technical register: elevar una queja (to file a complaint), elevar el nivel (to raise the level). In a more physical sense it competes with subir (to go up), which is more colloquial. The reflexive elevarse is used for prices, temperatures, or buildings rising.

Examples

"El gobierno decidió elevar los impuestos."

Natural Translation

The government decided to raise taxes.

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