Ascenso (en. Promotion)
/asˈenso/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Movement upward in a hierarchy or structure.
His ascent in the company was very rapid.
Su ascenso en la empresa fue rapidísimo.
Increase in the level or degree of something.
The rise in temperatures is alarming.
El ascenso de las temperaturas es alarmante.
Improvement in social or professional position.
The advancement in his career was praised by his colleagues.
El ascenso en su carrera fue elogiado por sus colegas.
Etymology
From the Latin 'ascensus', which means 'climb' or 'elevation'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
career advancement
promotion at work.
ascenso laboral
rise to fame
process of becoming famous or recognized.
ascenso a la fama
ascent in the mountain
climb to a higher place in a mountain.
ascenso en la montaña
Related Words
to ascend
To rise or elevate to a higher level.
ascender
promotion
Action of promoting or being promoted.
promoción
Slang Meanings
Social or professional category increase.
After his ascent, he feels on top of the world.
Después de su ascenso, se siente en la cima del mundo.
Significant improvement in personal or professional life.
That new job was his personal advancement.
Ese nuevo trabajo fue su ascenso personal.