El aumento
Example: El aumento de precios afectó a muchas familias este año.
Definition
"El aumento" refers to the increase or rise in quantity, size, or degree of something. It commonly describes situations like the growth of prices, wages, or other measurable factors, as in the phrase 'El aumento de precios afectó a muchas familias este año.'
Etymology
The term "el aumento" comes from the Spanish verb 'aumentar,' which means to increase or enlarge. This verb originates from the Latin 'augmentare,' derived from 'augere,' meaning to increase or grow. Did you know that the root 'aug-' is also connected to the English word 'augment,' showing the shared Latin heritage?
Learn to use this word actively
"El aumento" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
