Incrementar (en. Increase)

/inkɾemen'taɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something increase in size or quantity.
The company decided to increase its production to meet demand.
La empresa decidió incrementar su producción para satisfacer la demanda.
To increase a number or value.
The government plans to raise taxes next year.
El gobierno planea incrementar los impuestos el próximo año.
To amplify or expand.
It is necessary to increase investment in education.
Es necesario incrementar la inversión en educación.
To modify an index or rate upwards.
Analysts expect to raise economic growth projections.
Los analistas esperan incrementar las proyecciones de crecimiento económico.

Etymology

From Latin 'incrementare', which means 'to increase'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

increase production
To increase the quantity of goods produced.
incrementar la producción
increase knowledge
To increase the amount of information or knowledge one has.
incrementar el conocimiento
increase sales
To increase the quantity of products sold.
incrementar las ventas

Related Words

increase
Increase or addition of something.
aumento
growth
Process of increasing or developing.
crecimiento
stimulus
Something that causes an increase or growth.
estímulo

Slang Meanings

Level up in a job or position.
If you keep working hard, you will soon increase your position.
Si sigues trabajando duro, vas a incrementar tu puesto pronto.
Increase a bet or risk.
The player decided to raise his bet in the next round.
El jugador decidió incrementar su apuesta en la siguiente ronda.