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"Multiply" is a form of "multiply", a transitive verb which is often translated as "multiplicar". "Increase" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "aumentar". Learn more about the difference between "multiply" and "increase" below.
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. multiplicar
In this problem you must multiply 10 by 20.En este problema hay que multiplicar 10 por 20.
a. multiplicar
Smoking and drinking alcohol multiply the risk of heart disease.Fumar y tomar alcohol multiplica el riesgo de padecer enfermedades cardíacas.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. multiplicarse
When we lost the harvest, our problems began to multiply.Cuando se perdió la cosecha, empezaron a multiplicarse nuestros problemas.
a. multiplicar
Count your heartbeat for 30 seconds, then multiply by two to get the rate per minute.Cuenta los latidos de tu corazón durante 30 segundos, luego multiplica por dos para llegar al ritmo por minuto.
a. multiplicarse
If the body does not defend against the bacterium, it will multiply.Si el cuerpo no se defiende contra la bacteria, se multiplicará.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Natural and man-made threats leave many of these species multiply endangered.Las amenazas naturales y esas causadas por el hombre dejan a muchas de estas especies en peligro de extinción por vías múltiples.
We need new strategies for looking after these multiply challenged children.Necesitamos nuevas estrategias para cuidar de estos niños con discapacidades múltiples.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. aumentar
Camera quality on smartphones has increased thanks to new technology.La calidad de las cámaras en los teléfonos inteligentes aumentó gracias a nuevas tecnologías.
b. subir
Temperatures are increasing at a rapid pace.Las temperaturas están subiendo a un paso muy rápido.
c. incrementarse
Salaries have increased by 25% since 2002.Los salarios se han incrementado en un 25 % desde 2002.
d. crecer
Businesses have increased in number but not in size.Los negocios han crecido en número pero no en tamaño.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
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a. el aumento (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The crime increase in 2015 is a reason for serious concern.El aumento de la criminalidad en 2015 es un motivo de preocupación grave.
c. el incremento (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There was an increase in sales of 50% over the previous year.Se produjo un incremento del 50 % en las ventas con respecto al año anterior.
