increase further

[ɪnˈkris ˈfɜrðər]
verb phrase
aumentar ainda mais
1. to make something greater in amount, size, or degree beyond its current level; to continue rising or growing
The company plans to increase further its market share next quarter.
A empresa planeja aumentar ainda mais sua participação de mercado no próximo trimestre.
2. to add more to something that has already been increased
Inflation continued to increase further throughout the year.
A inflação continuou a aumentar ainda mais durante todo o ano.
3. to escalate or intensify an existing upward trend
Production costs are expected to increase further if raw materials become scarcer.
Espera-se que os custos de produção aumentem ainda mais se as matérias-primas se tornarem mais escassas.
In Brazilian business and economic contexts, 'aumentar ainda mais' is frequently used in financial reports, news, and discussions about inflation, sales, or market trends. The phrase reflects the common experience of ongoing economic challenges, making it particularly prevalent in media and corporate communications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rise furthergrow moreescalateexpand additionallyaugmentamplify
Antonyms / Antônimos
decreasediminishreducelowerdecline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumentar ainda mais
most common expression in everyday and business Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
aumentar mais ainda
alternative word order, equally common in Rio
São Paulo
elevar ainda mais / acrescentar mais
more formal register, especially in business contexts
Portugal
aumentar ainda mais / incrementar ainda mais
similar to Brazilian usage, though 'incrementar' more common in formal/technical contexts

Related Words

increaseamplificationescalationgrowthexpansionaugmentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

go up in smoke (if referring to costs increasing further)
through the roof (when something increases further dramatically)
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