Ascendido (en. Promoted)

/as.en.'di.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to someone who has been promoted in their job or rank.
Since he was promoted, he has had more responsibilities.
Desde que fue ascendido, ha tenido más responsabilidades.
Someone who has achieved a higher level in some aspect, such as in skills or knowledge.
The promoted athlete demonstrated his improvement in the last tournament.
El deportista ascendido demostró su mejora en el último torneo.
Related to someone who has improved their social or economic status.
Those promoted in the middle class enjoy better living conditions.
Los ascendidos en la clase media disfrutan de mejores condiciones de vida.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'ascender', which means to rise or to elevate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be promoted
To receive a promotion in work or in some field
ser ascendido
promoted in rank
To improve one's position in a hierarchy
ascendido de rango
to promote someone
To promote a person to a higher level
ascender a alguien

Related Words

promotion
Process of improving in position or rank.
ascenso
promotion
Action of promoting someone in their position.
promoción
status
Condition or situation of a person in a social or work context.
estatus

Slang Meanings

To rise quickly in work.
That guy has risen rapidly in the company.
Ese tipo ha ascendido como la espuma en la empresa.
To achieve a high status in a social group.
Since she started to become an influencer, she has risen among the famous.
Desde que empezó a hacer influencers, se ha ascendido entre los famosos.