Subí (en. I went up)

/suˈβi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of going upward or increasing in height.
They climbed the mountain over the weekend.
Ellos subieron la montaña durante el fin de semana.
Action of increasing in quantity or intensity.
Fuel prices have risen.
Los precios de los combustibles han subido.
Action of accessing a higher place.
She quickly got on the bus.
Ella subió al autobús rápidamente.

Etymology

From Latin 'subire', meaning 'to go under' or 'to elevate oneself'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

raise one's voice
Speak louder.
subir la voz
move up a rank
Improve in rank or position.
subir de categoría
get lost in dreams
Dream or have illusions.
subirse a las nubes
rise rapidly, especially in price
Increase rapidly, especially in price.
subir como la espuma

Related Words

ascent
Rise or elevation of a place.
ascent
height
Distance from the base to the highest point.
altura
elevation
Action of raising something.
elevación

Slang Meanings

Being in a successful or rewarding situation.
My business is rising, I'm on top.
Mi negocio está subiendo, estoy en la cima.
Taking something to a more serious level.
Don't take it so seriously, just raise the level of fun.
No te lo tomes tan a pecho, solo sube el nivel de diversión.