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How to Say "increase" in Spanish

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aumento

/a-oo-MEN-toh//awˈmento/

nounA2general
Use 'aumento' for a general, noticeable rise in quantity, size, or degree, often referring to statistics or physical amounts.
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.)

crecimiento

/kreh-see-mee-EN-toh//kɾe.siˈmjen.to/

nounB1general
Choose 'crecimiento' when referring to an increase in value, size, or development, especially in contexts like economics, business, or personal development.
A tall, stable column made entirely of identical, brightly colored rectangular building blocks, symbolizing steady accumulation and increase.

Examples

El gobierno celebra el crecimiento económico del último trimestre.

The government is celebrating the economic growth of the last quarter.

Leer mucho me ha ayudado con mi crecimiento personal.

Reading a lot has helped me with my personal growth.

El crecimiento de usuarios de la aplicación fue exponencial.

The growth in the application's users was exponential.

Abstract Noun Usage

Like many abstract nouns in Spanish, 'crecimiento' often requires a definite article ('el') even when used generally. E.g., 'El crecimiento es necesario' (Growth is necessary).

Confusing Noun and Verb

Mistake: “Using 'crecimiento' when you should use the verb 'crecer'. E.g., 'La economía crecimiento mucho.'”

Correction: Use the verb: 'La economía creció mucho.' ('Crecimiento' is the noun, 'creció' is the past tense verb form.)

suba

/SOO-bah//ˈsu.βa/

nounB2general
Use 'suba' specifically for an increase in price or a general upward movement, like a price hike or a rise in temperature.
A vibrant red and yellow hot air balloon slowly rising high into a sunny, blue sky, symbolizing an increase or rise.

Examples

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.)

Aumento vs. Crecimiento

Learners often confuse 'aumento' and 'crecimiento' because both imply an increase. Remember that 'aumento' is more about a general rise in numbers or size, while 'crecimiento' often implies development, progress, or an increase in value over time.

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