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aumento

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“aumento” means “increase” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

increase, rise

Also: growth, enlargement
NounmA2
A vibrant green seedling dramatically growing taller and thicker out of brown soil, illustrating general growth and increase.

📝 In Action

Hubo un gran aumento en la población de la ciudad este año.

A2

There was a large increase in the city's population this year.

El aumento del nivel del mar es un problema global.

B1

The rise in sea level is a global problem.

Necesitamos un aumento de la seguridad en la zona.

B2

We need an increase in security in the area.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • disminución (decrease)
  • reducción (reduction)

Common Collocations

  • aumento significativo – significant increase
  • aumento gradual – gradual increase

raise, pay increase

Also: hike
NounmB1
Mexico
A cartoon hand placing a tall, fresh stack of gold coins onto a smaller, existing stack of coins on a simple desk surface, symbolizing a salary raise.

📝 In Action

Mi jefe me prometió un aumento de sueldo para el próximo mes.

B1

My boss promised me a pay raise next month.

Ella renunció porque no le dieron el aumento que pidió.

B2

She quit because they didn't give her the raise she asked for.

Los empleados están pidiendo un aumento salarial justo.

B1

The employees are asking for a fair salary increase.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • subida (rise (informal))
  • mejora salarial (salary improvement)

Common Collocations

  • pedir un aumento – to ask for a raise
  • aumento de sueldo – salary increase

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Quick Quiz: aumento

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'aumento' in the specific sense of a 'pay raise'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
aumentar(to increase (verb)) — Verb
aumentado(increased (adjective)) — Adjective
aumentativo(augmentative (grammar term)) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin term *augmentum*, which literally meant 'growth' or 'increase.' It is built on the root *augere*, which means 'to cause to grow.'

First recorded: Medieval Spanish texts (around the 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: aumentoPortuguese: aumentoEnglish: augment

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'aumento' the same as 'incremento'?

Yes, they are essentially synonyms and both mean 'increase.' 'Aumento' is often more common in everyday spoken Spanish, while 'incremento' can sound slightly more formal or technical, especially in finance or statistics.

How do I use 'aumento' with the verb 'to increase'?

The verb form is 'aumentar.' You would say 'La población aumenta' (The population increases) or 'Ellos aumentaron los precios' (They increased the prices). 'Aumento' is the thing that happens (the increase itself).