erguer

to raise; to lift (up)

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ergu raise; lift + er 2nd-conjugation infinitive

verb Rare #42,083

to raise; to lift (up) Often used in more formal contexts; can also mean “to build/erect” depending on context.

PO: Ela vai erguer a mão para fazer uma pergunta.

EN: She is going to raise her hand to ask a question.

Conjugation of erguer

Subjunctive present

	Singular	Plural
First	erga	—
Third	erga	ergam

Imperative

	Singular	Plural
Third	erga	ergam

Indicative past

	Singular	Plural
Third	ergueu	—

erguer

Subjunctive future

	Singular	Plural
First	erguer	—
Third	erguer	—

The bridge needs to be built so that the boats can pass.

You can stand up.

— Don Juan DeMarco (1994)

I thought about building a tall building.

— Faça a Coisa Certa (1989)

I would need energy to lift my head.

— A Doce Vida (1960)

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