ascendente
“ascendente” means “rising” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
rising, upward
Also: ascending
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Los números están en orden ascendente.
A2The numbers are in ascending order.
La empresa tiene una trayectoria ascendente este año.
B1The company has an upward trajectory this year.
Escuchamos una escala musical ascendente.
B2We heard a rising musical scale.
rising sign, ancestor
Also: influence
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Mi signo ascendente es Escorpio.
B1My rising sign is Scorpio.
Él tiene un gran ascendente sobre sus amigos.
C1He has a great influence over his friends.
Debemos estudiar a nuestros ascendentes.
B2We should study our ancestors.
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Words that translate to "ascendente" in Spanish:
ancestor→ascending→influence→rising→rising sign→upward→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: ascendente
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How would you say 'in ascending order' in Spanish?
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From the Latin word 'ascendens', which is a form of 'ascendere' (to climb up). It combines 'ad-' (to/toward) and 'scandere' (to climb).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ascendente' formal?
It is slightly more formal than just saying 'subiendo' (going up), but it is very common in news, school, and work.
Can I use 'ascendente' for a person?
Yes, but usually only in a family tree context (meaning an ancestor) or to describe someone's career path as 'rising'.
What is the difference between 'ascendente' and 'ascenso'?
'Ascendente' describes something that is going up (like a rising line), while 'ascenso' is the noun for the actual act of going up or getting a promotion.