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to raise
01
levantar
to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position
Transitive: to raise sth
Ejemplos
Can you raise the lamp so I can see?
¿Puedes levantar la lámpara para que pueda ver?
Raise your hand if you know the right answer.
Levanta la mano si sabes la respuesta correcta.
02
aumentar
to make the intensity, level, or amount of something increase
Transitive: to raise a level or amount
Ejemplos
They are raising their voices to be heard over the loud music.
Están alzando sus voces para ser escuchados sobre la música fuerte.
The company has raised its prices due to increased production costs.
La empresa ha aumentado sus precios debido al incremento en los costos de producción.
03
construir, levantar
to construct or build something, particularly a structure
Transitive: to raise a structure
Ejemplos
A fence was being raised around the property.
Se estaba levantando una valla alrededor de la propiedad.
Monuments were raised in honor of the dead.
Se erigieron monumentos en honor a los muertos.
Ejemplos
Are there any other questions you would like to raise at the meeting?
¿Hay alguna otra pregunta que le gustaría plantear en la reunión?
We will raise the issue of working hours with the manager.
Plantearemos el tema de las horas de trabajo con el gerente.
05
recaudar, juntar
to assemble money or resources, particularly in order to achieve or create something
Transitive: to raise money or resources
Ejemplos
Hammond Co. will need to raise $ 2 million to finance the offer.
Hammond Co. necesitará recaudar 2 millones de dólares para financiar la oferta.
She was attempting to raise $20,000.
Ella intentaba recaudar 20 000 dólares.
06
criar, cultivar
to grow or reproduce animals or plants
Transitive: to raise plants or livestock
Ejemplos
Farmers cleared the land in order to raise cattle.
Los agricultores despejaron la tierra para criar ganado.
He raised cattle in Nebraska when he was young.
Él criaba ganado en Nebraska cuando era joven.
6.1
criar, educar
to take care of a child until they are grown up
Transitive: to raise a child
Ejemplos
I raise my children with love and discipline.
Crío a mis hijos con amor y disciplina.
She is raising her niece while her sister is in college.
Ella cría a su sobrina mientras su hermana está en la universidad.
07
levantarse, erguirse
to position oneself in an upright position
Transitive: to raise oneself
Ejemplos
Adele raised herself from the pillows.
Adele se levantó de las almohadas.
He raised himself up on one elbow to watch.
Se levantó sobre un codo para mirar.
08
crear, levantar
to provoke by bringing a feeling or memory into the mind
Transitive: to raise a reaction or feeling
Ejemplos
It had been a difficult day but she managed to raise a smile.
Había sido un día difícil pero logró sonreír.
It was n't an easy audience but he raised a laugh with his joke.
No era un público fácil pero provocó una risa con su chiste.
09
resucitar, revivir
to bring a dead person back to life
Transitive: to raise a dead person
Ejemplos
Christians believe that God raised Jesus from the dead.
Los cristianos creen que Dios resucitó a Jesús de entre los muertos.
The ancient myth tells of a powerful sorcerer who could raise the dead with a single incantation.
El antiguo mito habla de un poderoso hechicero que podía resucitar a los muertos con un solo conjuro.
9.1
invocar, evocar
to perform a particular ritual to make a ghost or spirit appear once summoned
Transitive: to raise a ghost or spirit
Ejemplos
The ancient druids believed they could raise the spirits of their ancestors by performing sacred ceremonies.
Los antiguos druidas creían que podían invocar a los espíritus de sus antepasados realizando ceremonias sagradas.
The paranormal investigator attempted to raise the spirit of the deceased using a séance.
El investigador paranormal intentó evocar el espíritu del difunto utilizando una sesión espiritista.
10
levantar, poner fin a
to end a siege, blockade, or embargo imposed on an enemy or a territory
Transitive: to raise a siege or blockade
Ejemplos
In late April Henry decided to raise the siege.
A finales de abril, Henry decidió levantar el asedio.
The relief forces arrived just in time to raise the siege and save the besieged city from capture.
Las fuerzas de socorro llegaron justo a tiempo para levantar el asedio y salvar a la ciudad sitiada de ser capturada.
11
elevar, aumentar
(mathematics) to multiply a number or amount by itself a specified number of times
Transitive: to raise a number to a particular power
Ejemplos
3 raised to the 7th power is 2,187
3 elevado a la séptima potencia es 2.187
3 raised to the power of 3 is 27 (= 3 × 3 × 3 ).
3 elevado a la potencia de 3 es 27 (= 3 × 3 × 3).
12
contactar
to call someone and reach them by radio or phone
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to raise sb
Ejemplos
I raised him on the open line.
Lo llamé en la línea abierta.
We managed to raise him on his mobile phone.
Logramos localizarlo en su teléfono móvil.
13
subir, aumentar
(in card games) to place the highest bet in the game
Ditransitive: to raise sb a sum
Ejemplos
I 'll raise you another hundred dollars.
Te subiré otros cien dólares.
14
ascender, promover
to promote to or grant someone a higher position
Transitive: to raise sb to a position or rank
Ejemplos
The company decided to raise her to the position of regional manager due to her exceptional performance.
La empresa decidió ascenderla al puesto de gerente regional debido a su excepcional desempeño.
After demonstrating strong leadership skills, he was raised to the role of team supervisor.
Después de demostrar fuertes habilidades de liderazgo, fue ascendido al puesto de supervisor de equipo.
15
generar, preparar
to generate or prepare a document such as an invoice, etc.
Transitive: to raise a document
Ejemplos
I have raised an invoice for the tape.
He generado una factura por la cinta.
They have been raising a petition against the war.
Han estado preparando una petición contra la guerra.
16
subir, aumentar
to bet an amount greater than that wagered by another player during a round of betting
Ejemplos
He always raises when he thinks his hand is strong.
Siempre sube cuando cree que su mano es fuerte.
She raised $ 50 after the big blind, forcing two players to fold.
Ella subió $50 después del big blind, obligando a dos jugadores a retirarse.
Raise
01
aumento
an amount of money added to our regular payment for the job we do
Ejemplos
A raise is expected after the annual review.
Se espera un aumento después de la revisión anual.
Due to inflation, many workers demanded a raise.
Debido a la inflación, muchos trabajadores exigieron un aumento.
02
elevación, aumento
the act of raising something
03
subida, aumento de la apuesta
increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
Ejemplos
The car struggled to drive up the long raise on the hill.
El coche tuvo dificultades para subir la larga cuesta en la colina.
The hikers took a break halfway up the raise before continuing their climb.
Los excursionistas hicieron una pausa a mitad de la subida antes de continuar su ascenso.
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