Verb
/in.kɾe.menˈtaɾ.se/
The verb "incrementarse" is used in Spanish to refer to the process of increasing, growing in quantity, size, or degree. It is often used in contexts involving numerical values, performance metrics, statistical data, and financial situations. The frequency of use is moderate to high, and it can be encountered in both oral and written contexts, with a tendency to appear more often in written texts such as reports, articles, and formal discussions.
"Los costos han comenzado a incrementarse en los últimos meses."
“Costs have started to increase in recent months.”
"Esperamos que la producción se incremente en un 20% este año."
“We expect production to rise by 20% this year.”
"La demanda de productos ecológicos se ha incrementado considerablemente."
“The demand for eco-friendly products has increased considerably.”
While "incrementarse" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions directly, the concept often influences several expressions related to growth or increase. Here are some relevant idiomatic expressions that encapsulate the idea of increase:
"Es importante aumentar la cantidad de productos que ofrecemos."
“It is important to increase the amount of products we offer.”
"Incrementar la participación"
"To increase participation"
"Queremos incrementar la participación de los jóvenes en las elecciones."
“We want to increase youth participation in the elections.”
"Elevar el nivel de"
"To elevate the level of"
The verb "incrementarse" originates from the Latin word "incrementum," which means "increase" or "growth." The modern Spanish verb evolved to emphasize the reflexive aspect, indicating that the increase occurs to the subject itself.
Synonyms: - Aumentarse (to increase) - Crecer (to grow) - Elevarse (to elevate)
Antonyms: - Decrementarse (to decrease) - Disminuir (to diminish) - Rebajarse (to reduce)