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"Incremento" is a noun which is often translated as "increase", and "aumento" is a noun which is also often translated as "increase". Learn more about the difference between "incremento" and "aumento" below.
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (growth)
a. increase
Ha habido un incremento en los precios de la gasolina.There has been an increase in the price of gasoline.
b. rise
El incremento del desempleo está afectando la economía.The rise in unemployment is affecting the economy.
c. increment
Esperamos un incremento en nuestro salario a partir de enero.We expect an increment in our salary from January on.
el aumento(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (increment)
2. (in pay)
a. raise (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El director me ofreció un aumento para que no fuera a trabajar en otra empresa.The director offered me a raise so I wouldn't go work in another company.
b. rise (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Los enfermeros piden un aumento salarial.Nurses are demanding a pay rise.
3. (optics)
a. magnification
Presiona la tecla "+" para subir el aumento del microscopio.Press the "+" key to increase the strength of the microscope.
b. strength
¿Cuál es el aumento del telescopio del observatorio?What’s the strength of the telescope at the observatory?
a. enlargement
Pedí un aumento de la mejor foto de nuestra boda.I ordered an enlargement of the best photo from our wedding.
