Aumentar
Example: Precisamos aumentar a produção para atender à demanda crescente.
Definition
"Aumentar" means to make something larger in size, quantity, or degree. It involves the action of increasing or growing, such as when you raise production levels or expand an amount to meet greater demand or needs.
Etymology
The word "aumentar" comes from the Latin 'augmentare,' which means to increase or enlarge. It is related to 'augere,' meaning to grow. Did you know? The root 'aug-' is also found in words like 'augment' and 'august,' both implying growth or increase in respect and size.
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