ascenso
/ahs-SEN-so/
promotion
When you get a raise or move up in your job, you receive an ascenso (promotion).
ascenso(noun)
promotion
?moving up in a job or hierarchy
advancement
?general progress
,raise
?increase in rank or pay
📝 In Action
Después de cinco años, finalmente conseguí el ascenso que merecía.
A2After five years, I finally got the promotion I deserved.
El ascenso a director implica un gran aumento de sueldo.
B1The advancement to director involves a big salary increase.
Le dieron el ascenso por su excelente desempeño.
B1They gave him the promotion for his excellent performance.
⭐ Usage Tips
Verb Partner
The most common verbs used with 'ascenso' are 'obtener' (to get), 'conseguir' (to achieve), or 'recibir' (to receive).
The physical act of moving or climbing upwards, like climbing a mountain, is called an ascenso (ascent).
ascenso(noun)
ascent
?climbing or moving upwards
climb
?the act of climbing
,rise
?upward movement
📝 In Action
El ascenso a la montaña más alta fue un desafío agotador.
B2The ascent of the highest mountain was an exhausting challenge.
El equipo de fútbol celebró su ascenso a la primera división.
B1The soccer team celebrated their promotion (move up) to the first division.
La aeronave inició el ascenso después del despegue.
B2The aircraft began its ascent after takeoff.
⭐ Usage Tips
Sports Context
In sports, 'ascenso' specifically means a team moves up to a higher league or division, while 'descenso' means they move down.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ascenso
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Which sentence uses 'ascenso' in a professional context?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'ascenso' y 'ascender'?
'Ascenso' is a noun, meaning the actual promotion or the climb (the thing itself). 'Ascender' is the verb, meaning the action of moving up or getting promoted (to ascend).
Does 'ascenso' always mean a good thing?
Yes, 'ascenso' always means moving to a higher, usually better, position or level. It is a positive movement, whether in a career or physically.