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How to Say "increased" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “increased” is “creció” — use this when referring to a general increase in quantity, number, or volume, often used with percentages or specific amounts.

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creció

verbB1general
Use this when referring to a general increase in quantity, number, or volume, often used with percentages or specific amounts.

Examples

La población mundial creció un 1% el año pasado.

The world population increased by 1% last year.

subió

verbB1general
This is best for indicating an increase in price, level, or temperature; it implies movement upwards.

Examples

El precio de la gasolina subió mucho este mes.

The price of gasoline increased a lot this month.

crecido

kreh-SEE-dohkɾeˈsiðo

past participleA2general
Use this as a past participle, often with 'haber', to describe something that has grown or increased over time, especially populations or living things.
A single, very tall, healthy green sunflower standing in a sunny field, symbolizing significant growth.

Examples

El negocio ha crecido significativamente desde su fundación.

The business has increased significantly since its founding.

La población ha crecido mucho en los últimos diez años.

The population has grown a lot in the last ten years.

Nunca había crecido una planta tan rápido.

I had never grown a plant so fast.

Forming Perfect Tenses

The form 'crecido' is used with the verb 'haber' (to have) to create perfect tenses, which talk about completed actions. For example, 'ha crecido' means 'it has grown'.

It Stays Fixed

Unlike when 'crecido' is used as an adjective, when it is used as part of a verb phrase (with 'haber'), it always stays in the masculine singular form ('crecido').

Changing the Ending with 'Haber'

Mistake: “La población ha crecida mucho.”

Correction: La población ha crecido mucho. (The ending only changes when 'crecido' is acting as a descriptive adjective, not as a verb form.)

reforzado

reh-for-SAH-dohreforˈsaðo

adjectiveB2general
Employ this adjective when 'increased' means made stronger, more intense, or heightened, often referring to security, measures, or feelings.
A large, thick stone wall protecting a small house from a heavy rainstorm.

Examples

Se implementó una seguridad reforzada para el evento.

Increased security was implemented for the event.

Hay una vigilancia reforzada en el aeropuerto por el evento.

There is increased surveillance at the airport because of the event.

Tras la crisis, su autoridad salió reforzada.

After the crisis, his authority came out strengthened.

Necesitas un apoyo reforzado para terminar este proyecto a tiempo.

You need extra support to finish this project on time.

Abstract Strengthening

Even though it sounds physical, you can use 'reforzado' for invisible things like ideas, security, or positions in a company.

Don't confuse with 'mayor'

Mistake: “La seguridad es más reforzada.”

Correction: La seguridad está reforzada.

Verb vs. Adjective Confusion

Learners often confuse the verb 'creció' (it increased) with the adjective 'reforzado' (increased/strengthened). Remember that 'creció' describes a change in quantity or size, while 'reforzado' describes something made stronger or more intense.

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