Spanish word

incrementar

Pronunciation

IPA/iŋkɾemenˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbincrease

Example

Quiero incrementar mis ahorros cada mes.

I want to increase my savings every month.

Illustration for incrementar (increase)

More examples

Puedes incrementar la velocidad de tu conexión contratando un plan mejor.

You can increase your connection speed by signing up for a better plan.

Core concept

Adding a new block onto an existing pile.

Common phrases

  • incrementar la seguridad

    increase security

  • incrementar la velocidad

    increase speed

  • incrementar la confianza

    increase confidence

Similar words

aumentar: Make the size or degree of something larger or more intense.
subir: Raise a numeric value or level, such as a price, temperature, or altitude.
sumar: Add separate quantities together to form a greater total.
crecer: Become larger in quantity or size through natural development or maturation.

Definition in Spanish

Hacer que algo aumente en cantidad, tamaño o intensidad; suele usarse con un objeto directo.

Word origin

Derived from Latin incrementare via incrementum 'an increase', ultimately from the root cresc- meaning 'grow', so the word conveys making something larger.

Usage tips

  • In Spanish usage incrementar usually appears with a direct object (for example incrementar las ventas) and is more common in technical, financial, or formal contexts.

Other meanings

  • raiseverb
  • add toverb

Opposites

Related words

  • incrementoincreasenoun
  • incrementalincrementaladjective

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