No. 2,397 in Portuguese
acréscimo
Increase; addition; increment.
In a sentence
Houve um acréscimo de impostos neste ano.
There was an increase in taxes this year.
In this sentence, 'acréscimo' refers to 'addition or increase', indicating a rise or increment in taxes.
Ele recebeu um acréscimo no salário após a promoção.
He received an increase in his salary after the promotion.
Here, 'acréscimo' means 'increase,' describing a positive augmentation in salary due to a promotion.
O acréscimo de ingredientes melhorou o sabor da receita.
The addition of ingredients improved the recipe's taste.
In this case, 'acréscimo' stands for 'addition,' emphasizing the act of adding elements to enhance the flavor.
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