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to lift
01
levantar
to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one
Transitive: to lift sth
Ejemplos
Every morning, she lifts weights at the gym for strength training.
Todas las mañanas, ella levanta pesas en el gimnasio para el entrenamiento de fuerza.
The construction worker lifts heavy bricks onto the scaffold.
El trabajador de la construcción levanta ladrillos pesados sobre el andamio.
02
levantar, elevar
to grasp or hold onto something and move it to a different place
Ejemplos
He lifted the suitcase off the ground and placed it in the trunk of the car.
Él levantó la maleta del suelo y la colocó en el maletero del coche.
I lifted the painting from the floor and hung it on the wall.
Levanté el cuadro del suelo y lo colgué en la pared.
Ejemplos
The balloon began to lift as the helium filled it.
El globo comenzó a elevarse cuando el helio lo llenó.
The sun slowly lifted above the horizon, signaling the start of a new day.
El sol se elevó lentamente por encima del horizonte, señalando el comienzo de un nuevo día.
04
elevar, alzar
to raise the intensity or volume of one's voice, often to be heard more clearly or to convey emphasis or emotion
Transitive: to lift one's voice
Ejemplos
He lifted his voice above the crowd to address the gathering at the rally.
Él elevó su voz por encima de la multitud para dirigirse a la reunión en el mitin.
As the argument escalated, she lifted her voice in frustration, hoping to make her point understood.
A medida que la discusión se intensificaba, ella elevó la voz con frustración, esperando que se entendiera su punto.
05
levantar, alzar
to direct one's gaze or move one's face upward to observe or focus on a particular person or object
Transitive: to lift one's gaze or face
Ejemplos
She lifted her eyes to the sky, marveling at the vibrant colors of the sunset.
Ella alzó los ojos al cielo, maravillada por los colores vibrantes del atardecer.
Upon hearing the sound of the approaching airplane, the child lifted his face to watch it fly overhead.
Al escuchar el sonido del avión que se acercaba, el niño levantó su rostro para verlo volar por encima.
06
animar, levantar
to improve someone's mood, morale, or confidence, often by providing encouragement, support, or positive reinforcement
Transitive: to lift a person's mood or confidence
Ejemplos
The heartfelt compliments from her friends lifted her spirits after a challenging day.
Los sinceros cumplidos de sus amigos levantaron su ánimo después de un día desafiante.
The surprise visit from his family lifted his spirits during his hospital stay.
La visita sorpresa de su familia levantó su ánimo durante su estancia en el hospital.
07
elevar, levantar
to raise someone or something to a higher rank, status, or condition
Transitive: to lift sb/sth
Ejemplos
The scholarship helped lift many students from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education.
La beca ayudó a elevar a muchos estudiantes de entornos desfavorecidos para que pudieran continuar con la educación superior.
His recent achievements lifted his standing within the organization, earning him respect and recognition.
Sus logros recientes elevaron su posición dentro de la organización, ganándose respeto y reconocimiento.
Ejemplos
The pickpocket managed to lift the tourist's wallet without being noticed in the crowded market.
El carterista logró sustraer la billetera del turista sin ser notado en el mercado abarrotado.
Thieves lifted several valuable paintings from the museum during the chaotic event.
Los ladrones sustrajeron varias pinturas valiosas del museo durante el evento caótico.
09
levantar, elevar
to perform a surgical procedure aimed at tightening and rejuvenating specific areas of the body
Transitive: to lift the skin of one's face
Ejemplos
The plastic surgeon recommended a facelift procedure to lift and tighten the skin on her face and neck.
El cirujano plástico recomendó un procedimiento de estiramiento facial para levantar y tensar la piel de su rostro y cuello.
The plastic surgeon lifted her cheeks to restore firmness and eliminate sagging caused by aging.
El cirujano plástico levantó sus mejillas para restaurar la firmeza y eliminar la flacidez causada por el envejecimiento.
10
levantar, extraer
to collect or extract a fingerprint from a surface for further examination or identification
Transitive: to lift a fingerprint
Ejemplos
The forensic investigator carefully lifted the fingerprints from the doorknob using a specialized tape.
El investigador forense recogió cuidadosamente las huellas dactilares del pomo de la puerta utilizando una cinta especializada.
The expert lifted a clear fingerprint from the weapon, which provided a crucial lead in the investigation.
El experto recogió una huella dactilar clara del arma, lo que proporcionó una pista crucial en la investigación.
11
levantar, eliminar
to remove or end a ban, restriction, or prohibition that was previously imposed
Transitive: to lift a restriction
Ejemplos
The government decided to lift the travel ban imposed on certain countries due to improved diplomatic relations.
El gobierno decidió levantar la prohibición de viajar impuesta a ciertos países debido a la mejora de las relaciones diplomáticas.
After months of negotiations, the trade partners agreed to lift the tariffs on imported goods.
Después de meses de negociaciones, los socios comerciales acordaron levantar los aranceles sobre los bienes importados.
12
levantarse, disiparse
(of atmospheric elements such as clouds or fog) to move in an upward or away direction
Intransitive
Ejemplos
As the sun broke through the morning mist, the fog began to lift, revealing the landscape beneath.
A medida que el sol atravesaba la neblina matutina, la niebla comenzó a disiparse, revelando el paisaje debajo.
With the strengthening wind, the dense clouds started to lift, allowing patches of blue sky to emerge.
Con el viento que se fortalecía, las nubes densas comenzaron a levantarse, permitiendo que aparecieran parches de cielo azul.
13
redirigir, desviar
to redirect the hounds to a new target or trail in hunting
Transitive: to lift hounds
Ejemplos
The experienced hunter decided to lift the hounds from the rabbit's scent and move them to a fresh fox trail.
El cazador experimentado decidió redirigir a los sabuesos del rastro del conejo y llevarlos a un nuevo rastro de zorro.
After losing the scent of the deer, the tracker made the decision to lift the dogs and lead them to a nearby game trail.
Después de perder el rastro del ciervo, el rastreador tomó la decisión de redirigir a los perros y llevarlos a un sendero de caza cercano.
14
arrancar, desenterrar
to dig up plants or root vegetables from the soil
Transitive: to lift plants or vegetables
Ejemplos
The farmers lifted the potatoes before the first frost arrived.
Los agricultores arrancaron las patatas antes de que llegaran las primeras heladas.
She carefully lifted the carrots from the garden, taking care not to damage the tender roots.
Ella levantó cuidadosamente las zanahorias del jardín, teniendo cuidado de no dañar las raíces tiernas.
15
transportar, llevar
to transport people, goods, or cargo by air, typically in an aircraft
Transitive: to lift sb/sth somewhere
Ejemplos
The helicopter lifted the rescue team to the remote mountain peak to search for stranded hikers.
El helicóptero transportó al equipo de rescate a la remota cima de la montaña para buscar a excursionistas varados.
The airline company lifted passengers from New York to Paris on a daily basis.
La compañía aérea transportaba pasajeros de Nueva York a París a diario.
16
plagiar, copiar
to take someone else's work, ideas, or passages and use them as one's own without proper acknowledgment or permission
Transitive: to lift someone else's work or ideas
Ejemplos
The author 's reputation suffered when it was discovered that he had lifted significant portions of his novel from another writer's book.
La reputación del autor sufrió cuando se descubrió que había plagiado partes significativas de su novela del libro de otro escritor.
The journalist faced backlash after it was revealed that he had lifted quotes from a competitor's interview.
El periodista enfrentó reacciones negativas después de que se reveló que había copiado citas de una entrevista de un competidor.
17
liquidar, cancelar
to fulfill or settle an obligation or mortgage by making a payment
Transitive: to lift an obligation or mortgage
Ejemplos
He finally lifted his student loan debt by making regular payments over several years.
Finalmente liquidó su deuda de préstamo estudiantil haciendo pagos regulares durante varios años.
They were able to lift the mortgage on their house by selling it at a good price.
Pudieron levantar la hipoteca de su casa vendiéndola a un buen precio.
Lift
01
ascensor, elevador
a box-like device that goes up and down and is used to get to the different floors of a building
Dialect
British
British
Ejemplos
She pressed the button and waited for the lift to arrive.
Ella presionó el botón y esperó a que llegara el ascensor.
They took the lift to the 10th floor for their meeting.
Tomaron el ascensor hasta el 10º piso para su reunión.
02
mano, ayuda temporal
the act of giving temporary assistance
03
levantamiento, elevación
the act of raising something
04
estiramiento facial, ritidectomía
plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised
05
un aventón, un ride
a ride in a vehicle that takes someone from one place to another
Ejemplos
She gave me a lift to the train station this morning.
Ella me dio un aventón a la estación de tren esta mañana.
We caught a lift with our friend to the concert.
Nos subimos al coche con nuestro amigo para ir al concierto.
06
ascensor, elevador
transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable)
07
planta, tacón
one of the layers forming the heel of a shoe or boot
08
alza, elevador
a device worn in a shoe or boot to make the wearer look taller or to correct a shortened leg
09
elevación, levantamiento
the event of something being raised upward
10
una ola que levanta la superficie del agua o del suelo, una marejada que eleva la superficie del agua o de la tierra
a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground
Árbol Léxico
lifted
lifter
uplift
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