Spanish Conversation · Level 160
30 words
Spanish word
ascensión
Pronunciation
IPA/asθenˈsjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounrise
Example
La ascensión de los precios preocupa a muchas familias.
The rise in prices worries many families.
More examples
Este verano vimos la ascensión de la temperatura en la ciudad.
This summer we saw the rise in temperature in the city.
Core concept
A climber reaching a higher ledge.
Common phrases
la ascensión de la temperatura
the rise in temperature
la ascensión de los precios
the rise in prices
Similar words
subida: Upward movement on a slope, stairs, or hill; a physical climb.
aumento: Increase in amount, size, or degree of something.
incremento: Measured or stepwise increase in quantity or scale.
alza: Rise in prices or numerical values, especially in economic contexts.
Definition in Spanish
Movimiento o resultado de elevarse o subir a un punto más alto en altura, posición o nivel, tanto en sentido físico como figurado.
Word origin
From Latin ascensio, from the verb ascendĕre (ad- 'to' + scandere 'to climb'), originally naming the act or result of rising.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech ascensión sounds formal for price or number increases, where subida or aumento is more natural.