to go up, to climb, to rise
1. to move upward or ascend to a higher position
She climbed the stairs to the second floor.
Ela subiu as escadas para o segundo andar.
2. to increase in level, amount, or intensity
The temperature rose significantly today.
A temperatura subiu bastante hoje.
3. to board or get on (vehicle, etc.)
We boarded the bus at the station.
Subimos no ônibus na estação.
4. to climb or scale (a mountain, tree, etc.)
They climbed the mountain early in the morning.
Eles subiram a montanha cedo da manhã.
5. to advance in rank or status
He was promoted to manager.
Ele subiu para gerente.
Related Idioms & Phrases
subir nas nuvens (to be over the moon, extremely happy)
subir de tom (to raise one's voice, become more intense)
subir a cabeça (to go to one's head, become arrogant)
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