Ascendía (en. Ascended)

/asɛnˈdɪ.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the action of rising or moving to a higher level.
He was ascending in the workplace hierarchy thanks to his performance.
Él ascendía en la escala laboral gracias a su desempeño.
Becoming more important or recognized.
The singer was rising in popularity with each new album.
La cantante ascendía en popularidad con cada nuevo álbum.
Moving upward.
The hot air was rising quickly through the chimney.
El aire caliente ascendía rápidamente por la chimenea.

Etymology

From Latin 'ascendere', meaning 'to rise' or 'to elevate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Rose to fame
Became famous quickly.
Ascendió a la fama
To be promoted to a position
Obtaining a higher position at work.
Ascender a un puesto

Related Words

ascent
Movement upward.
ascent
ascension
Action of ascending or being elevated.
ascensión

Slang Meanings

Quick rise in social hierarchy.
After her success on the show, her career was really ascending.
Después de su éxito en el show, su carrera realmente ascendía.
Climbing in the use of a trend or fashion.
With social media, her influence was skyrocketing.
Con las redes sociales, su influencia ascendía como la espuma.