increase gradually

[ɪnˈkriːs ˈɡrædjuəli]
verb phrase
aumentar gradualmente
1. to become or make something larger, greater, or more in amount in a slow, steady manner over time
The temperature will increase gradually throughout the day.
A temperatura aumentará gradualmente ao longo do dia.
2. to grow or develop by small increments rather than suddenly
Her confidence increased gradually as she practiced more.
Sua confiança aumentou gradualmente conforme ela praticava mais.
In both Brazilian Portuguese and American English business contexts, this phrase is commonly used in economic reports, fitness progress discussions, and educational settings. Brazilians often use 'aos poucos' (little by little) as a more colloquial alternative, while Americans may use the phrase in formal reports or technical documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
grow slowlyrise steadilybuild upescalate graduallymount progressively
Antonyms / Antônimos
decrease graduallydrop suddenlydecline rapidlyplummet

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumentar gradualmente
most common and standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
aumentar aos poucos
colloquial alternative emphasizing slow progression
Rio de Janeiro
ir aumentando pouco a pouco
conversational variant using present progressive
Portugal
aumentar gradualmente
same as Brazilian Portuguese, though 'aumentar progressivamente' also used

Related Words

incrementprogressionescalationaccumulationgrowth

Related Idioms & Phrases

step by step increase
inch by inch
slow and steady growth
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