Acumula (en. Accumulates)
/akuˈmula/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To gather or bring things together in one place.
She accumulates books on her shelf.
Ella acumula libros en su estantería.
To increase or raise something gradually.
Over time, she accumulates experience in her job.
Con el tiempo, acumula experiencia en su trabajo.
To store something in abundance.
The farmer accumulates grain for winter.
El agricultor acumula grano para el invierno.
Etymology
From Latin 'acumulare', which means to gather or to pile up.
Common Phrases and Expressions
accumulate wealth
Gather a large amount of money or goods.
acumula riquezas
accumulate knowledge
Increases one's knowledge or understanding of a topic.
acumula conocimiento
accumulate stress
Adds high levels of emotional or mental tension.
acumula estrés
Related Words
accumulation
The act of accumulating.
acumulación
accumulated
What has been accumulated.
acumulado
Slang Meanings
To collect many things without order.
That friend always accumulates things and then can't find anything.
Ese amigo siempre acumula cosas y luego no encuentra nada.
To keep unnecessary things.
That habit of accumulating junk is not good.
Esa costumbre de acumular trastos no es buena.