aumentar vs subir
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¿Cuál es la diferncia entre usar aumentar y subir? as in, I would like to ask my boss for an increase in pay. (the translator brought up the word aumentar instead of the Word of the Day: Subir.) Gracias de antemano por su ayuda. :0)
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updated Jan 12, 2010
posted by adecker
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Just like in English certain verbs or nouns are associated with certain contexts.
In English you don't go in and ask your boss for an increase, but for a raise (aumento). The same thing happens in Spanish.
Similarly if you were getting a promotion you would use the word ascenso, not promoción (of a product).
updated Jan 12, 2010
edited by 0074b507
posted by 0074b507
