Spanish Conversation · Level 14
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Spanish word
aumento
Pronunciation
IPA/awˈmento/
Meaning
- masculine nounincrease
Example
Hay un aumento de turistas en verano.
There is an increase in tourists in summer.
More examples
El sindicato negoció un aumento salarial para los trabajadores.
The union negotiated a wage increase for the workers.
Core concept
A growing quantity or level.
Common phrases
aumento de precio
price increase
aumento salarial
wage increase
aumento de población
population increase
Similar words
incremento: Rises in amount or count by distinct, successive increments.
crecimiento: Grows in size, scale, or population gradually over time.
subida: Goes up in numeric value, for example price, level, or height.
alza: Rises in the level of prices, fees, or rates.
Definition in Spanish
Crecimiento en número, tamaño o intensidad; sustantivo que indica la acción o el resultado de aumentar.
Word origin
From Latin augmentum, from the verb augēre 'to increase', it names the act or result of becoming larger.
Usage tips
- Frequently used as 'aumento de ...' to specify what rises, for example 'aumento de turistas' or 'aumento de sueldo'.
Other meanings
- upturnnoun
- pay raisenoun
Opposites
- disminucióndecreasenoun
- descensodeclinenoun
Related words
- aumentarincreaseverb
- aumentadoincreasedadjective