Increased

/ɪnˈkriːst/

Spanish Translation

aumentado

Part of Speech

  • verb
  • adjective

Word Forms

  • increase
  • increasing
  • increasingly

Etymology

From Middle English *encreased*, from Old French *encreiss-,* stem of *encreistre* ‘to increase’.

Del inglés medio *encreased*, del francés antiguo *encreiss-,* raíz de *encreistre* 'aumentar'.

Meanings

verb

To become or make greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

Hacerse o hacer algo mayor en tamaño, cantidad, intensidad o grado.

The price of gas has increased significantly.

El precio de la gasolina ha aumentado significativamente.

adjective

Having become greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

Que se ha hecho mayor en tamaño, cantidad, intensidad o grado.

There is an increased risk of flooding in the area.

Existe un mayor riesgo de inundaciones en la zona.

Example Sentences

The company's profits increased by 20% this year.

Las ganancias de la empresa aumentaron un 20% este año.

She increased her efforts to learn Spanish.

Ella aumentó sus esfuerzos para aprender español.

The increased demand led to higher prices.

El aumento de la demanda condujo a precios más altos.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • A sharp increased
    Un fuerte aumento
  • Increased significantly
    Aumentado significativamente
  • A steady increased
    Un aumento constante

Idioms

  • To add fuel to the fire (to increase the intensity of a situation)
    Echar leña al fuego
  • On the increase (growing, becoming more frequent)
    En aumento
  • To ramp up (increase the speed, power, or production of something)
    Acelerar
  • Take it up a notch (increase the intensity, quality, or excitement)
    Subir el listón
  • Up the ante (increase the demands or risks in a negotiation or game)
    Subir la apuesta

Proverbs

  • A rising tide lifts all boats (economic improvement benefits everyone).
    La marea alta levanta todos los barcos
  • More haste, less speed (rushing can lead to mistakes and slower progress).
    Vísteme despacio que tengo prisa.
  • Give him an inch and he'll take a mile (If you give someone a little, they will take a lot more).
    Dale la mano y te cogerá el brazo.
  • Necessity is the mother of invention (When the need for something becomes essential, you are forced to find ways of getting or achieving it).
    La necesidad agudiza el ingenio.
  • The early bird catches the worm (Those who arrive first will have the best chance of success).
    A quien madruga, Dios le ayuda.

Usage Notes

Used to describe a rise or growth in something. Often followed by 'by' or 'to' to specify the amount of increase.

Se utiliza para describir un aumento o crecimiento en algo. A menudo seguido por 'by' o 'to' para especificar la cantidad de aumento.

Notes for Learners

  • Pay attention to the context to understand the specific meaning of 'increased'.

    Presta atención al contexto para comprender el significado específico de 'aumentado'.

  • Remember to use the correct preposition (by, to, etc.) after 'increased'.

    Recuerda usar la preposición correcta (por, a, etc.) después de 'aumentado'.

  • Practice using 'increased' in your own sentences to reinforce your understanding.

    Practica usar 'aumentado' en tus propias oraciones para reforzar tu comprensión.

Collocations

  • Increased demand
    Aumento de la demanda
  • Increased risk
    Mayor riesgo
  • Increased efficiency
    Mayor eficiencia

Common Mistakes

  • Confusing 'increased' with 'increase' (noun vs. verb/adjective).

    Confundir 'aumentado' con 'aumento' (sustantivo vs. verbo/adjetivo).

  • Incorrect preposition usage (e.g., *increased at* instead of *increased by*).

    Uso incorrecto de preposiciones (p. ej., *aumentado en* en lugar de *aumentado por*)

Learning Tips

  • Use 'increased' to describe past events where something grew.

    Usa 'aumentado' para describir eventos pasados donde algo creció.

  • Practice using 'increased' in different contexts to understand its nuances.

    Practica usar 'aumentado' en diferentes contextos para comprender sus matices.

  • Review synonyms and antonyms to improve your vocabulary.

    Revisa sinónimos y antónimos para mejorar tu vocabulario.