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acumulación

ah-koo-moo-lah-SYOHNakumu-laˈθjon

“acumulación” means “accumulation” in Spanish (the general act of gathering things over time).

accumulation

Also: build-up, piling up
NounfB1
A growing pile of colorful smooth river stones on a clean surface.

📝 In Action

La acumulación de nieve cerró la carretera.

A2

The accumulation of snow closed the road.

Debes evitar la acumulación de deudas.

B1

You should avoid the build-up of debts.

La acumulación de basura es un problema en la ciudad.

B1

The accumulation of trash is a problem in the city.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • acopio (gathering/stockpiling)
  • amontonamiento (piling up)

Antonyms

  • dispersión (scattering)
  • distribución (distribution)

Common Collocations

  • acumulación de puntos – earning/collecting points
  • acumulación de capital – accumulation of wealth
  • acumulación de tareas – backlog of tasks

Idioms & Expressions

  • acumulación de cargos – having multiple job titles or multiple legal charges at once

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "acumulación" in Spanish:

build-up→piling up→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: acumulación

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the accumulation'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
acumular(to accumulate) — Verb
acumulado(accumulated) — Adjective
acumulador(hoarder or battery) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónatencióncorazón
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'accumulatio'. This comes from 'ad' (to) and 'cumulare' (to heap or pile up). It literally means the act of adding to a heap.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: accumulationFrench: accumulation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'acumulación' only refer to physical things?

No, you can use it for abstract things like stress (acumulación de estrés), knowledge (acumulación de conocimientos), or even points in a loyalty program.

Is it different from 'un montón'?

'Un montón' just means 'a lot' or 'a pile'. 'Acumulación' is more about the process of things being added over time. 'Acumulación' is also more formal.

Can I use this word for 'hoarding'?

Yes, in a clinical or descriptive sense, it refers to the act of hoarding objects.