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"Accumulate" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "acumular", and "cumulative" is an adjective which is often translated as "acumulativo". Learn more about the difference between "accumulate" and "cumulative" below.
accumulate(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to collect)
a. acumular
The businessman had accumulated an enormous amount of wealth over his lifetime.El empresario había acumulado una gran cantidad de riqueza a lo largo de su vida.
b. juntar
As a percussionist, Pedro was always accumulating all kinds of instruments.Como era percusionista, Pedro siempre estaba juntando todo tipo de instrumentos.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. acumularse
Linda became a shut-in; clutter and dust began to accumulate on every surface inside her house.Linda se encerró y empezaron a acumularse trastos y polvo en todas las superficies de su casa.
cumulative(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. acumulativo
Sodium consumption has a cumulative effect on blood pressure.El consumo de sodio tiene un efecto acumulativo sobre la presión arterial.
