be increased
[/bi ɪnˈkriːst/]
verb phrase (passive voice)
ser aumentado/aumentada
1. to become greater in size, amount, degree, or intensity
The budget will be increased next fiscal year.
O orçamento será aumentado no próximo ano fiscal.
2. to have something made larger or more substantial
Her salary was increased after the promotion.
Seu salário foi aumentado após a promoção.
3. to undergo a rise or expansion
Production levels are being increased to meet demand.
Os níveis de produção estão sendo aumentados para atender a demanda.
This passive construction is common in formal business, government, and academic contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In Brazil, it's frequently used in discussions about salary raises (aumento de salário), budget allocations, and production metrics. The passive voice maintains formality and objectivity in institutional communication.
Related Idioms & Phrases
be increased by leaps and bounds
be increased incrementally
be increased substantially
be increased exponentially
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