How to Say "turned up" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “turned up” is “apareció” — use 'apareció' when something or someone that was missing or unseen suddenly becomes visible or arrives..
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apareció
verbA1general
Use 'apareció' when something or someone that was missing or unseen suddenly becomes visible or arrives.
Examples
De repente, el sol apareció detrás de las nubes.
Suddenly, the sun appeared behind the clouds.
subió
verbB1general
Use 'subió' when referring to an increase in quantity, level, or price, similar to 'went up' or 'rose'.
Examples
El precio del petróleo subió dramáticamente anoche.
The price of oil increased dramatically last night.
Appeared vs. Increased
Learners often confuse 'apareció' (appeared/showed up) with 'subió' (went up/increased). Remember that 'apareció' is for something becoming visible or arriving, while 'subió' is for a rise in number, level, or price.
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