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How to Say "hike" in Spanish

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excursión

nounA2general
Use 'excursión' when referring to a long walk or trip, typically in nature like mountains or forests.

Examples

Hicimos una larga excursión por el bosque.

We went on a long hike through the forest.

aumento

/a-oo-MEN-toh//awˈmento/

nounB1informal
Use 'aumento' specifically for an increase, most commonly a pay raise or salary increase.
A cartoon hand placing a tall, fresh stack of gold coins onto a smaller, existing stack of coins on a simple desk surface, symbolizing a salary raise.

Examples

Me dieron un aumento de sueldo este año.

I got a pay hike this year.

Mi jefe me prometió un aumento de sueldo para el próximo mes.

My boss promised me a pay raise next month.

Ella renunció porque no le dieron el aumento que pidió.

She quit because they didn't give her the raise she asked for.

Los empleados están pidiendo un aumento salarial justo.

The employees are asking for a fair salary increase.

The 'Pay' Context

When talking about money or wages, 'aumento' often needs 'de sueldo' or 'salarial' attached to make the meaning clear: 'un aumento salarial'.

suba

/SOO-bah//ˈsu.βa/

nounB2general
Use 'suba' to talk about a rise or increase in prices or taxes, particularly common in Latin America.
A vibrant red and yellow hot air balloon slowly rising high into a sunny, blue sky, symbolizing an increase or rise.

Examples

La suba de la gasolina afectó a todos.

The hike in gasoline prices affected everyone.

El gobierno anunció una suba de los impuestos al consumo.

The government announced a rise in consumption taxes.

Hubo una suba inesperada en la bolsa de valores.

There was an unexpected increase in the stock market.

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'.

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.)

Confusing 'excursión' with 'aumento' or 'suba'

Learners often confuse these terms because 'hike' can mean increase. Remember that 'excursión' is for walking in nature, while 'aumento' is for pay raises and 'suba' is for price increases.

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