alçou

[al-SOU]

verb

lifted, raised, hoisted

1. third person singular preterite of 'alçar' - to lift or raise something upward

He lifted the child onto his shoulders.

Ele alçou a criança aos ombros.

2. to hoist or elevate with effort

They raised the flag at dawn.

Alçaram a bandeira ao amanhecer.

3. to promote or elevate in position or status

She was elevated to manager.

Ela foi alçada a gerente.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

levantou

more commonly used in casual speech

Portugal

alçou

standard usage, more formal

alçar voo - to take flight, to succeed

alçar os olhos - to look up

alçar a voz - to raise one's voice

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