elevarlo

Elevarlo is a Spanish verbal form that combines the infinitive elevar (to raise, to lift, to elevate) with the direct object pronoun lo. The pronoun lo refers to a masculine singular object; feminine objects would use la (e.g., elevarla). The phrase functions as a periphrastic construction meaning “to raise it” or “to elevate it” and can appear with various tenses and moods: voy a elevarlo, quiero elevarlo, debemos elevarlo, lo voy a elevar, etc. The pronoun can also attach to the gerund form, as in elevándolo, or precede a finite verb in other constructions, as in Lo voy a elevar.

Etymology is from the Latin elevare, meaning to lift up, with lo representing the masculine singular direct object.

Usage notes and context: elevarlo is commonly used in both literal and figurative senses, from physical lifting to raising a status, level, or level of importance. The construction is productive with other pronouns as well (la, los, las) to refer to different objects. In formal or written Spanish, pronouns attached to infinitives are kept without spaces, and accent placement follows standard rules to preserve the original stress when needed.

Examples:

- Quiero elevarlo al rango de excelencia. (I want to elevate it to the rank of excellence.)

- Vamos a elevarlo para mejorar su rendimiento. (We are going to raise it to improve its performance.)

- Lo voy a elevar mañana. (I will raise it tomorrow.)

- Elevábanlo con cuidado, para evitar daños. (They were elevating it carefully, to avoid damage.)

See also: elevar, elevación, pronombres átonos.

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