suba
“suba” means “that I/he/she/you (formal) go up/climb” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
that I/he/she/you (formal) go up/climb, Go up! / Rise!
Also: that I/he/she/you increase
📝 In Action
El jefe quiere que usted suba el informe al sistema inmediatamente.
B1The boss wants you to upload the report to the system immediately.
No creo que el precio de la gasolina suba más este mes.
B1I don't think the price of gas will go up any more this month.
¡Suba usted! La puerta está abierta.
A2Go up! (Climb up!) The door is open.
rise, increase
Also: hike
📝 In Action
El gobierno anunció una suba de los impuestos al consumo.
B2The government announced a rise in consumption taxes.
Hubo una suba inesperada en la bolsa de valores.
C1There was an unexpected increase in the stock market.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: suba
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'suba' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *subire*, which originally meant 'to go under' or 'to approach from below.' Over time in Vulgar Latin, the meaning shifted dramatically to its current sense of 'to go up' or 'to ascend.'
First recorded: c. 13th century (in its current Spanish form)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'suba' is a noun or a verb?
If it is preceded by an article like 'la' or 'una' (e.g., 'la suba de precios'), it is the noun meaning 'increase.' If it is used after a verb of desire (e.g., 'Quiero que...') or as a formal command, it is the verb form of 'subir' (to go up).
Is 'suba' the same as 'subida'?
They are very similar. Both mean 'rise' or 'ascent.' 'Subida' is the general term for the action or result of going up (e.g., 'the climb'), while 'suba' (the noun) is often used specifically for increases in quantifiable things like prices, salaries, or rates.