elevado
“elevado” means “high” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
high
Also: elevated, costly
📝 In Action
El precio de la gasolina es muy elevado este mes.
A2The price of gasoline is very high this month.
Construyeron la casa en un terreno elevado para ver el mar.
B1They built the house on elevated ground to see the sea.
El corredor mantuvo un ritmo elevado durante toda la carrera.
B2The runner maintained a high pace throughout the whole race.
lofty
Also: sublime, grand
📝 In Action
Sus elevados ideales le impidieron aceptar el soborno.
C1His lofty ideals prevented him from accepting the bribe.
La novela trata temas de un carácter muy elevado.
C1The novel deals with themes of a very noble character.
Usa un lenguaje demasiado elevado para una conversación casual.
C2He uses language that is too sophisticated for a casual conversation.
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Quick Quiz: elevado
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence correctly uses 'elevado' to talk about money?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'elevatus', which is the past form of 'elevare'. It combines 'ex-' (out/up) and 'levare' (to lighten or lift).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'elevado' the same as 'alto'?
Mostly, yes! However, 'elevado' sounds more formal. You would call a person 'alto' (tall), but you would call a cost 'elevado' (high).
Can I use 'elevado' as a verb?
Technically, it is the past participle of the verb 'elevar' (to lift). So you can say 'He elevado la caja' (I have lifted the box), but it is most commonly used as an adjective to describe things.
Does it mean 'elevator'?
No, 'elevado' is the description (high). The machine that lifts you is called an 'elevador' or 'ascensor'.