suba
/SOO-bah/
that I/he/she/you (formal) go up/climb
This image visualizes the verb 'suba' in its subjunctive form, meaning 'that I/he/she go up' or 'climb'.
suba(Verb)
that I/he/she/you (formal) go up/climb
?Present Subjunctive usage
,Go up! / Rise!
?Formal command (Usted)
that I/he/she/you increase
?Figurative or financial context
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The Subjunctive Use
'Suba' is the special verb form (called the Subjunctive) used when expressing desire, doubt, or emotion about the action of 'subir' (to go up). This happens after phrases like 'Quiero que...' (I want that...).
Formal Commands
When giving a polite command to one person using 'usted' (you formal), you use 'suba' (e.g., '¡Suba al coche!').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong mood after a wish
Mistake: "Espero que el ascensor sube pronto. (Using the normal present tense)"
Correction: Espero que el ascensor suba pronto. (Using the special verb form is required after expressing hope or wish.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Subjunctive Trigger
Think of 'suba' whenever the action of going up is uncertain, wished for, or commanded by someone else.
Here, 'suba' is used as a noun meaning a 'rise' or 'increase,' like a rise in temperature or price.
suba(Noun)
rise
?An increase, especially in price or temperature
,increase
?General growth or elevation
hike
?Price hike (Latin America)
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
As a noun, 'suba' is feminine, so you must use 'la suba' or 'una suba.' Do not confuse it with the masculine noun 'el aumento'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: "La suba los precios fue grande. (Using the verb form 'suba' where the noun is needed)"
Correction: La subida de los precios fue grande. OR La suba de precios fue grande. (Use the noun 'suba' or 'subida' to talk about the event.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
The noun 'suba' is often preferred in Latin American business and news reporting, while 'aumento' is generally more common across all regions.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: suba
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'suba' as a noun?
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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.