How to Say "rising" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “rising” is “subiendo” — use this when describing an increase in quantifiable things like prices, temperatures, or levels.
Use this when describing an increase in quantifiable things like prices, temperatures, or levels.
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Use this to describe a general increase in intensity, popularity, or a trend, often something less quantifiable than temperature or price.
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This is specifically used for celestial bodies like the sun or moon when they appear above the horizon.
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Use this for movements or trends that are literally going upwards or increasing in a sequential order, like numbers or steps.
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This refers to the act of getting up or an uprising, and is quite archaic or specific in modern usage.
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Examples
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.
kre-SYEN-tekɾeˈsjente
Examples
Hay un interés creciente por aprender español.
There is a growing interest in learning Spanish.
La tensión creciente entre los dos países es preocupante.
The increasing tension between the two countries is worrying.
Esta noche veremos la luna creciente.
Tonight we will see the waxing moon.
One Form for All
This word ends in 'e', which means it doesn't change for boys or girls. You say 'el problema creciente' and 'la demanda creciente' without changing the ending.
Where to Put It
In Spanish, this word usually goes after the thing it describes. Say 'tensión creciente' instead of 'creciente tensión' to sound more natural.
Growing vs. Growth
Mistake: “El creciente de la ciudad es rápido.”
Correction: El crecimiento de la ciudad es rápido. Use 'crecimiento' for the act of growth (the noun) and 'creciente' for the description (the adjective).
sah-LYEN-dohsaˈljen.do
Examples
Mira, el sol ya está saliendo detrás de las montañas.
Look, the sun is already rising behind the mountains.
Las nuevas cifras de ventas están saliendo mejor de lo esperado.
The new sales figures are coming out better than expected.
Impersonal Subjects
This usage often refers to inanimate objects (like 'results' or 'the sun') as the subject that is performing the action of appearing.
as-sen-den-teasθenˈdente
Examples
Los números están en orden ascendente.
The numbers are in ascending order.
La empresa tiene una trayectoria ascendente este año.
The company has an upward trajectory this year.
Escuchamos una escala musical ascendente.
We heard a rising musical scale.
One word for everyone
This word ends in -e, which means it doesn't change its ending based on whether you are describing a masculine or feminine thing. You say 'el camino ascendente' and 'la calle ascendente'.
The standard spot
Like most describing words in Spanish, this usually comes after the person or thing you are talking about (e.g., 'un flujo ascendente').
Don't confuse with the verb
Mistake: “La temperatura es ascender.”
Correction: La temperatura es ascendente.
leh-VAHN-tehleˈβante
Examples
El levante popular de 1808 marcó el inicio de la guerra.
The popular uprising of 1808 marked the beginning of the war.
Temían un levante armado contra el gobierno.
They feared an armed revolt against the government.
Connection to the Verb
This noun comes directly from the verb 'levantar' (to raise, to lift), meaning the act of 'raising oneself up' against authority.
Rising vs. Growing
Learners often confuse 'subiendo' (for concrete increases like price/temp) with 'creciente' (for trends/interest). Remember, 'subiendo' implies a direct, measurable increase, while 'creciente' describes a more general growth or trend.
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