No. 978 in Portuguese
aumenta
"Increase" or "raises" (third-person singular of the verb "aumentar").
In a sentence
O calor aumenta durante o verão.
The heat increases during summer.
Here, 'aumenta' is used to describe an increase in a physical condition or quantity, specifically temperature, showing a natural progression of change.
O banco aumenta as taxas de juros mensalmente.
The bank raises the interest rates monthly.
In this sentence, 'aumenta' indicates an action performed deliberately to raise or increase a specific financial rate.
Ela aumenta o volume da música quando sua música favorita toca.
She raises the music volume when her favorite song plays.
This usage of 'aumenta' explains adjusting or making a deliberate increase in sound level.
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