How to Say "escalating" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “escalating” is “creciendo” — use this word when referring to the growth or increase of abstract concepts like problems, tension, or economic situations..
creciendo
/kreh-see-en-doh//kɾeˈθjendo/
Examples
La tensión entre los dos países está creciendo rápidamente.
The tension between the two countries is escalating rapidly.
La economía del país está creciendo a un ritmo constante.
The country's economy is growing (increasing) at a constant rate.
El número de turistas que visitan la ciudad está creciendo cada año.
The number of tourists visiting the city is increasing every year.
La tensión entre los dos equipos estaba creciendo antes del partido.
The tension between the two teams was escalating (growing) before the match.
Use with 'Ir'
You can use 'ir' (to go) plus 'creciendo' to describe a gradual increase over time: 'El problema va creciendo' (The problem is gradually getting worse).
subiendo
soo-bee-EN-doh/suˈβjen̪do/
Examples
El precio de la gasolina está subiendo otra vez.
The price of gasoline is escalating (going up) again.
La temperatura está subiendo rápidamente, va a hacer mucho calor.
The temperature is rising quickly; it's going to be very hot.
Hemos notado que los costos de la gasolina han estado subiendo todo el mes.
We have noticed that gasoline costs have been increasing all month.
La tensión entre los vecinos siguió subiendo hasta que intervino la policía.
The tension between the neighbors kept escalating until the police intervened.
Expressing Ongoing Trends
Use 'seguir' (to continue) or 'estar' (to be) followed by 'subiendo' to describe a continuous trend, like rising inflation or growing excitement.
Abstract vs. Physical Increase
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.