aumentar
/aumenˈtaɾ/
The English phrase 'increase' translates to Spanish as aumentar. Wiktionary also lists amochiguar.
Meaning: become larger (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| aumentar | /aumenˈtaɾ/ |
| amochiguar | /amot͡ʃiˈɡwaɾ/ |
Related nouns include aumento, which refers to the act of becoming larger and both aumento and incremento, which refer to an increased amount.
Which one should you use?
The term incrementar is specifically used to indicate a gradual increase or growth.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/aumenˈtaɾ/
Did you know?
- The word amochiguar derives from the Vulgar Latin term multificāre, which literally translates to the act of 'making many'.
- The Spanish word aumento is commonly used in the phrase pedir un aumento to specifically mean asking for a salary raise.
Examples in context
- Esta medicina aumentará la tasa de supervivencia de los pacientes.This medicine will increase the survival rate of the patients.This sentence shows how to use aumentar regarding survival rates.Tatoeba #1324965 by marcelostockle, translation #1324912 by nickyeow
- Si alimentas adecuadamente a tu perro, puedes aumentar su periodo de vida.If you feed your dog properly, you can increase his lifespan.This sentence demonstrates using aumentar in the context of a lifespan.Tatoeba #1337548 by marcelostockle, translation #898553 by CK
- El número de estudiantes que se especializan en biología va a aumentar de ahora en adelante.The number of students who specialize in biology will increase from now on.This sentence illustrates how aumentar describes a growing number of students.Tatoeba #1427974 by Shishir, translation #242036 by CM
- El número de estudiantes en la universidad aumentó este año.The number of students at the university increased this year.
- La demanda de productos orgánicos ha aumentado significativamente.The demand for organic products has increased significantly.
- La compañía planea incrementar sus ganancias en un 10% este año.The company plans to increase its profits by 10% this year.
- Es importante incrementar la productividad en el ámbito laboral.It's important to increase productivity in the workplace.
- La población de la ciudad ha crecido rápidamente en los últimos años.The city's population has grown rapidly in recent years.
- El negocio ha crecido de manera constante desde su apertura.The business has grown steadily since its opening.
- Los precios de la gasolina subieron esta semana.Gasoline prices went up this week.
- La temperatura está subiendo rápidamente.The temperature is rising rapidly.
- Últimamente, se me ha aumentado el apetito.Lately, my appetite has increased.
- Venezuela ha experimentado un crecimiento económico en los últimos años.Venezuela has experienced economic growth in recent years.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are discussing their monthly budget.
- LucíaEl precio de la renta va a aumentar.The rent price is going to increase.
- MateoEso es un problema para nosotros.That is a problem for us.
- LucíaNecesitamos aumentar nuestros ahorros ahora.We need to increase our savings now.
- MateoTienes razón, Lucía.You are right, Lucía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “increase” translations and entries aumentar, amochiguar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amochiguar, aumentar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
