Usages of aumentar
Quando o ruído aumenta, sinto-me ainda mais incomodado e procuro conforto noutro lugar.
When the noise increases, I feel even more bothered and look for comfort elsewhere.
Eu vou aumentar a luz da sala.
I will increase the light in the room.
A gerente explicou que um ambiente de trabalho limpo aumenta a produtividade.
The manager explained that a clean work environment increases productivity.
Produtividade aumenta quando trabalhamos com calma.
Productivity increases when we work calmly.
Eu preciso de companhia calma quando estou triste; a solidão aumenta a minha fraqueza emocional.
I need calm company when I am sad; being alone increases my emotional weakness.
O terapeuta disse que o isolamento prolongado aumenta a ansiedade de muita gente.
The therapist said that prolonged isolation increases many people's anxiety.
Um silêncio prolongado pode aumentar a tensão na reunião.
A prolonged silence can increase the tension in the meeting.
A irritação na garganta aumenta quando falo muito alto.
The irritation in my throat increases when I speak very loudly.
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