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How to Say "enlargement" in Spanish

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aumento

a-oo-MEN-tohawˈmento

nounA2general
Use 'aumento' when referring to an increase in quantity, size, or intensity of something abstract or a general rise, like population or prices.
A vibrant green seedling dramatically growing taller and thicker out of brown soil, illustrating general growth and increase.

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

nounB1general
Use 'ampliación' specifically when talking about making a physical object, such as a photograph or a document, larger in size.

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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