What does "alzar" mean in English?

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Spanish

alzar

English

to raise

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Alternative translations of "alzar"

to lift
to hoist
to erect
to build

Examples of how to use "alzar" in Spanish

Spanish
Tuvo que alzar la voz para hacerse oír.
English
He had to raise his voice to be heard.
Spanish
Yo alzo la mano en clase.
English
I raise my hand in class.
Spanish
Ella alzó la bandera ayer.
English
She raised the flag yesterday.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, alzaba cometas.
English
When I was a child, I used to fly kites.
Spanish
Mañana alzaremos una torre pequeña.
English
Tomorrow we will raise a small tower.

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Tuvo que alzar la voz para hacerse oír.

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