Meaning
What does Elevata mean?
Elevata comes from elevar, the Portuguese verb meaning to lift or raise something to a higher level.
Pronunciation
How do you pronounce Elevata?
Elevata comes from the Portuguese elevar: to raise something to a higher level. The company was founded in São Paulo before expanding into North America.
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Pronunciation
What is the correct way to say Elevata?
The simplest way is eh-leh-VAH-tah: four syllables, with the stress on VAH. End on tah, not tay.
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How do you keep it straight?
It isn't “elevator”
The ending is -vata (VAH-tah), not -vator.
Stress falls on VAH
The third syllable carries the name; eh and leh stay quick and light.
Think elevate
Same idea as the verb: raising the level.
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Common questions about Elevata
How do you pronounce Elevata?
Elevata is pronounced eh-leh-VAH-tah, with the stress on VAH.
What does Elevata mean?
Elevata comes from elevar in Portuguese: to elevate, raise, or bring something to a higher level. It also reflects the company's Brazilian roots, from its start in São Paulo to its expansion into North America.
Is Elevata a Portuguese word?
Elevata is a brand name built from Portuguese. The core idea comes from elevar, which means to elevate.
Language references
Sources that confirm the meaning of elevar and elevate.