How to Say "enlargement" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “enlargement” is “aumento” — use 'aumento' when referring to an increase in quantity, size, or intensity of something abstract or a general rise, like population or prices.
Use 'aumento' when referring to an increase in quantity, size, or intensity of something abstract or a general rise, like population or prices.
Learn more →Use 'ampliación' specifically when talking about making a physical object, such as a photograph or a document, larger in size.
Learn more →a-oo-MEN-tohawˈmento
Examples
Hubo un gran aumento en la población de la ciudad este año.
There was a large increase in the city's population this year.
El aumento del nivel del mar es un problema global.
The rise in sea level is a global problem.
Necesitamos un aumento de la seguridad en la zona.
We need an increase in security in the area.
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in 'o', which is typical for masculine nouns, remember to always use the masculine article 'el' (el aumento).
Using the wrong article
Mistake: “La aumento de precios.”
Correction: El aumento de precios. (Remember to use 'el' because 'aumento' is masculine.)
ampliación
Examples
Necesito una ampliación de esta fotografía para el salón.
I need an enlargement of this photo for the living room.
Physical vs. Abstract Growth
The most common mistake is using 'aumento' for physical enlargements like photos. Remember that 'ampliación' is the specific word for making physical items, like pictures, bigger, while 'aumento' refers to general increases in numbers or abstract concepts.
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