increased amounts

[ɪnˈkriːst əˈmaʊnts]
noun phrase
quantidades aumentadas
1. Greater quantities or larger sums of something
The company reported increased amounts of revenue this quarter.
A empresa relatou quantidades aumentadas de receita neste trimestre.
2. Higher levels or proportions of a substance or resource
Doctors recommended increased amounts of water intake during summer.
Os médicos recomendaram quantidades aumentadas de ingestão de água durante o verão.
3. Larger or more substantial portions allocated to something
The budget shows increased amounts for education and infrastructure.
O orçamento mostra quantidades aumentadas para educação e infraestrutura.
This phrase is commonly used in business, healthcare, and governmental contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'quantidades aumentadas' is formal and technical, while 'quantidades maiores' is more conversational. In Portugal, 'montantes' is preferred for financial discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
larger quantitiesgreater amountshigher volumesexpanded sumsaugmented portions
Antonyms / Antônimos
decreased amountsreduced quantitieslower amountsdiminished portionssmaller sums

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
quantidades aumentadas
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
quantidades maiores
Common colloquial alternative
São Paulo
montantes aumentados
Preferred in business and financial contexts
Portugal
montantes aumentados
More formal; 'quantidades crescentes' also used

Related Words

incrementaugmentationexpansionescalationsurgeboostgrowth

Related Idioms & Phrases

by leaps and bounds (referencing rapid increased amounts)
going through the roof (indicating dramatically increased amounts)
on the rise (describing trend of increased amounts)
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