volume increase

[/ˈvɒljuːm ɪnˈkriːs/]
nounpl: volume increases
aumento de volume
1. An increase in the amount of space occupied by something or the magnitude of sound
The volume increase in sales exceeded our projections this quarter.
O aumento de volume nas vendas superou nossas projeções neste trimestre.
2. A rise in the loudness or intensity of sound
Turn down the volume increase on that speaker.
Diminua o aumento de volume naquele alto-falante.
3. An expansion in physical size or capacity
The volume increase of the company required a larger warehouse.
O aumento de volume da empresa exigiu um armazém maior.
In Brazilian business contexts, 'aumento de volume' is frequently used in commercial and industrial discussions, particularly in manufacturing, logistics, and sales sectors. In audio contexts, Brazilians may informally say 'subir o volume' (turn up the volume) instead of the more formal 'aumento de volume'.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
increase in volumevolume growthexpansionamplificationenlargement
Antonyms / Antônimos
volume decreasevolume reductionvolume declinediminution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumento de volume
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
aumento de volume / crescimento de volume
Business contexts often prefer 'crescimento de volume' in commercial settings
Rio de Janeiro
aumento de volume
Standard usage, sometimes informal 'sobe o volume' for sound increase
Portugal
aumento de volume
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese, no regional variation

Related Words

volumeincreaseamplifyexpandcapacitymagnitude

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn up the volume
crank up the volume
boost the volume
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