Acumular is a verb in Spanish.
/akuˈmular/
Acumular means to gather or pile up things, whether they are physical objects, resources, or even abstract concepts such as experiences or debts. It is commonly used in various contexts, including economics (as in accumulating wealth), law (accumulating evidence), and everyday life (accumulating possessions).
The term acumular is fairly common in both written and spoken Spanish, with a slight propensity towards written usage in formal contexts such as reports or academic discussions.
She has accumulated many experiences during her trip.
Es importante acumular ahorros para el futuro.
It is important to accumulate savings for the future.
La empresa ha acumulado una gran cantidad de deudas.
Acumular is also present in various idiomatic expressions, emphasizing the concept of gathering or stockpiling.
"Ella ha acumulado años de experiencia en el campo de la medicina." (She has accumulated years of experience in the field of medicine.)
Acumular riquezas.
"Muchos sueños giran en torno a acumular riquezas y vivir cómodamente." (Many dreams revolve around accumulating wealth and living comfortably.)
Acumular problemas.
"No es bueno acumular problemas sin buscar soluciones." (It's not good to accumulate problems without seeking solutions.)
Acumular deudas.
"Es fácil acumular deudas si no se controla el gasto." (It is easy to accumulate debts if spending is not controlled.)
Acumular conocimiento.
The word acumular comes from the Latin accumulare, which means "to heap up or pile up." The prefix "a-" derives from "ad-" indicating movement towards, while "cumulare" means to heap or stack.