This is the 2238th most frequent Portuguese word.
subiram
"Subiram" means "they/you went up" or "they/you climbed" in English.
Here, 'subiram' is used to indicate the action of ascending (climbing) the stairs, emphasizing physical movement.
Os alunos subiram as escadas para chegar à sala de aula.
The students climbed the stairs to reach the classroom.
In this sentence, 'subiram' refers to the rise or increase in prices, demonstrating a metaphorical ascent in value.
Os preços dos produtos subiram rapidamente devido à demanda alta.
The prices of the products rose quickly due to high demand.
Here, 'subiram' is employed metaphorically to describe advancing or climbing in terms of position or rank within an organizational structure.