aumentar em; elevar-se em; subir em
1. to increase or go up in a particular quality, amount, or level
There has been a rise in unemployment this year.
Houve um aumento no desemprego este ano.
2. to move upward or ascend within something
The water level rises in the spring due to snowmelt.
O nível da água sobe na primavera devido ao derretimento da neve.
3. to improve or advance in status or position
She has risen in the company ranks over the past five years.
Ela subiu na hierarquia da empresa nos últimos cinco anos.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'rise in' is commonly used in business, economic, and statistical discussions. In Brazil, this phrase is frequently used in news reports about economic indicators, crime rates, and employment figures. The phrasal verb is formal enough for professional settings while remaining accessible in everyday conversation.
NYC Slang
spike in; bump in (colloquial for sudden increase)
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