acumulación
/akumulaˈθjon/
The English phrase buildup is translated into Spanish as acumulación.
The word acumulación is used for the gradual increase or gathering of something, such as heat, pressure or physical objects.
Meaning: accumulation (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of acumulación is acumulaciones.
How do you pronounce it?
/akumulaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- In legal or bureaucratic Spanish, acumulación can refer to the joining of several different lawsuits into one single proceeding.
- In Spanish, the idea of 'buildup' in a musical sense is often described as in crescendo, borrowing from Italian rather than using acumulación.
- The root of acumulación is linked to the Latin 'cumulus', which is also the origin of the English word 'cumulus' used to describe specific types of clouds.
Examples in context
- La acumulación de residuos es un problema ambiental grave.The buildup of waste is a serious environmental problem.
- El aumento progresivo de la demanda ha generado una acumulación de pedidos.The progressive increase in demand has led to a buildup of orders.
- El incremento gradual de la presión puede llevar a una acumulación de estrés.The gradual increase in pressure can lead to a buildup of stress.
- Tengo una acumulación de cosas en mi garaje que necesito organizar.I have a buildup of things in my garage that I need to organize.
- Cada vez que veo esa serie, siento una gran subida de emoción.Every time I watch that TV show, I feel a great buildup of excitement.
- La publicidad exagerada genera una creación de expectativas en los clientes.Exaggerated advertising creates a buildup of expectations in customers.
- La acumulación de basura es un problema.The buildup of trash is a problem.
- Hay una acumulación de polvo en la estantería.There is an accumulation of dust on the shelf.
- La acumulación de basura es un problema serio.The accumulation of trash is a serious problem.
- Vemos una acumulación de nubes en el horizonte.We see an accumulation of clouds on the horizon.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are looking at a dirty air filter.
- JavierMira cuánta acumulación de polvo tiene el filtro.Look at how much dust buildup the filter has.
- LucíaEs verdad, Javier. Debemos cambiarlo ahora.It's true, Javier. We should change it now.
- JavierLo haré para que el aire esté limpio.I'll do it so the air is clean.
- LucíaGracias, Lucía apreciará que lo hagas.Thanks, Lucía will appreciate you doing it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry acumulación, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acumulación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
