Subió (en. Went up)

/suˈβi.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Actions of raising or increasing to a higher place.
He went up the stairs quickly.
Él subió las escaleras rápidamente.
Refers to the increase of values or figures.
The price of oil went up yesterday.
El precio del petróleo subió ayer.
Ascending movement in physical spaces.
The temperature rose considerably in summer.
La temperatura subió considerablemente en verano.

Etymology

From Latin 'subīre', which means 'to go down or to rise up'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To climb to the clouds
To be very happy or excited.
subir a las nubes
To climb the walls
To be very nervous or anxious.
subirse por las paredes
To level up
To improve or advance in a situation.
subir de nivel

Related Words

To climb
To elevate or take to a higher place.
subir
Rise
Action of climbing or increase of something.
subida

Slang Meanings

To rapidly increase in popularity.
That video went viral.
Ese video subió como la espuma.
To leave a place quickly.
After the party, everyone took off.
Después de la fiesta, todos subieron.