alza (f)
n.
rise; increase; bulge
alzar
v.
lift, raise; elevate; hoist; gather up; remove; hide; steal
alza
= upswing.
Ex: The author discusses the current upswing in paperback sales of children's books in the USA and the slump in hardback sales.
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* en alza = on the upswing.
* estar en alza = be up.
* Nombre + en alza = Nombre + up.
* precios en alza = rising costs, runaway prices.
alzar
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* alzarse = tower.
* alzarse empinadamente = shoot up.
* máquina de alzar = gathering machine.