Subieron (en. They went up)

/suˈβjeɾon/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To increase in height or level.
They went up the mountain.
Ellos subieron la montaña.
To ascend to a higher place.
Prices went up in the last month.
Los precios subieron en el último mes.
To increase in quantity or value.
Their income increased after the raise.
Subieron sus ingresos después del aumento.

Etymology

From Latin 'subire', which means 'to go underneath' or 'to ascend.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

they leveled up
They increased their capacity or skills.
subieron de nivel
they raised the stakes
They increased the risk in a situation.
subieron las apuestas
they raised the temperature
The weather became warmer.
subieron la temperatura

Related Words

to go up
To rise or increase in height, quantity, or level.
subir
ascent
The action of going up or an increase in size or quantity.
subida

Slang Meanings

When a group of friends goes to a party and arrives at a higher place, like a club.
Let's go out and we’ll head up to that new terrace.
Vamos a salir y subimos a esa nueva terraza.
To elevate the level of excitement or fun.
The party was so boring until they raised the atmosphere.
La fiesta estaba tan aburrida hasta que subieron el ambiente.