How to Say "to exalt" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to exalt” is “elevar” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La tienda tuvo que elevar los precios debido a la inflación.
The store had to raise prices due to inflation.
Queremos elevar la calidad de nuestros servicios.
We want to raise the quality of our services.
Las lluvias elevaron el nivel del río.
The rains raised the river level.
Abstract Use
Unlike English where we often say 'go up,' in professional Spanish, we prefer 'elevar' for things like prestige, quality, or standards.
Mathematical 'Power'
If you are doing math and need to say 'Two squared' (2 to the power of 2), you use the verb 'elevar': 'Dos elevado al cuadrado'.
Careful with 'Voices'
Mistake: “Él elevó la voz.”
Correction: This usually means he started shouting or got angry, not just speaking louder for clarity. Be careful with the tone!
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