This is the 10235th most frequent Portuguese word.
ergueu
"Ergueu" means "lifted" or "raised" in English.
Here, "ergueu-se" is reflexive and conveys the natural phenomenon of the sun rising, showing a more poetic usage of the word.
O sol ergueu-se no horizonte ao amanhecer.
The sun rose on the horizon at dawn.
The verb "ergueu" is used in the past tense here, indicating an action of lifting or raising the box, showcasing its literal meaning.
Ele ergueu a caixa com facilidade.
He lifted the box with ease.
The verb "ergueu" is applied metaphorically in this sentence, representing the act of elevating the tone or volume of one's voice.