incrementar
increase
Hacer que algo sea más grande, más alto o más en cantidad.
Definition & meaning
The verb incrementar means to increase, grow, or enhance. It refers to the act of making something larger in quantity, size, intensity, or degree.
- Quantitative sense: To raise the amount or number of something (e.g., increasing profits or the number of participants).
- Intensification: To heighten the quality, importance, or value of a situation or asset.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: This is a regular -ar verb in Spanish. It is a transitive verb, meaning it usually requires a direct object (you increase something).
Word origin: The word comes from the Latin verb incrementare, derived from incrementum, which means "growth" or "increase." It is composed of the prefix in- (in/into) and the root crescere (to grow).
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
El objetivo es incrementar las ventas este mes.verb
The goal is to increase sales this month.
Queremos incrementar nuestra producción rápidamente.verb
We want to increase our production quickly.
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