large increase

[/lɑːrdʒ ɪnˈkriːs/]
noun phrasepl: large increases
grande aumento
1. a significant rise or growth in quantity, value, or size
There was a large increase in sales last quarter.
Houve um grande aumento nas vendas no trimestre passado.
2. a substantial addition or expansion of something
The company announced a large increase in employee benefits.
A empresa anunciou um grande aumento nos benefícios dos funcionários.
3. a notable jump or surge in a measurable quantity
There was a large increase in temperature today.
Houve um grande aumento de temperatura hoje.
In business contexts in both Brazil and the USA, 'large increase' is used frequently in financial reports, news media, and corporate communications. Brazilians often use 'grande aumento' in both formal and informal settings, while Americans might prefer 'spike' or 'surge' in casual conversation.
NYC Slang
big bump / major uptick
Synonyms / Sinônimos
substantial increasesignificant increasemajor increaseconsiderable growthsharp risesubstantial growth
Antonyms / Antônimos
large decreasesharp declinesubstantial reductionminor increaseslight decrease

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grande aumento
most common and standard term
Rio de Janeiro
grande aumento / crescimento forte
both terms used interchangeably
São Paulo
grande aumento / elevação substancial
formal business context may use 'elevação substancial'
Portugal
grande aumento / acréscimo considerável
'acréscimo' is more commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Words

increasegrowthexpansionrisesurgeboostescalation

Related Idioms & Phrases

spike in numbers
jump in value
uptick in growth
surge in demand
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