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acumula

[a.ku.ˈmu.la]
verb
accumulates, piles up, hoards
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'acumular'; to gather or collect things in increasing quantities
He accumulates wealth over the years.
Ele acumula riqueza ao longo dos anos.
2. To amass or build up gradually
Dust acumulates on the shelves.
A poeira acumula nas prateleiras.
3. To hold multiple positions or responsibilities simultaneously
She accumulates various jobs to pay for her studies.
Ela acumula vários empregos para pagar seus estudos.
Synonyms
juntaamontoaaglomerareúneconcentra
Antonyms
dispersadistribuidissipaespalha

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acumula
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
acumula
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

acumula pontos (accumulates points)
acumula funções (holds multiple positions)
acumula dívidas (accumulates debts)
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