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ascenso
[as-ˈsen-so]
noun
masculine
pl: ascensos
promotion; ascent; rise
1.
advancement to a higher position, rank, or status
He received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.
Ele recebeu um ascenso para gerente após cinco anos de trabalho árduo.
2.
the act of climbing or ascending upward
The ascent of the mountain took three days.
O ascenso da montanha levou três dias.
3.
improvement or progress in status or condition
The company's ascent in the market was rapid.
O ascenso da empresa no mercado foi rápido.
NYC Slang
come up; step up
Synonyms
promoção
elevação
subida
progresso
avanço
Antonyms
descenso
declínio
degradação
queda
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
promoção
More commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
ascensão
Preferred form in European Portuguese for both metaphorical and literal ascent
General Brazilian
ascenso
Used in sports contexts for team advancement or promotion to higher leagues
Related Idioms & Phrases
ascenso social
ascenso profesional
en ascenso
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