Suba (en. Upload)
/ˈsu.ba/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The act of carrying something upwards.
We made a climb to the mountain to enjoy the view.
Hicimos una suba al monte para disfrutar de la vista.
Action of ascending or elevating.
The rise in prices has impacted the economy.
La suba de precios ha impactado la economía.
Increase of something in quantity or level.
The rise in the stock market was unexpected.
La suba en la bolsa fue inesperada.
Etymology
From the verb 'subir', which comes from the Latin 'subire'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
increase in rates
Increase in the prices of services.
suba de tarifas
rise to power
The rise of someone to a position of authority.
suba al poder
weight gain
Increase in body mass.
suba de peso
Related Words
subir
To carry something from one place to another upwards.
subir
elevation
Action of elevating something.
elevación
ascent
The act of rising or elevating oneself, especially in a work or social context.
ascenso
Slang Meanings
Unexpected rise of something, generally referred to prices.
The rise in gasoline caught me by surprise.
La suba de la gasolina me pilló por sorpresa.
Moment when something becomes popular quickly.
That topic had a surge on social media.
Ese tema tuvo una suba en redes sociales.