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subida

rise, climb

noun soo-BEE-dah Less Common
Travel & Places Movement

Also means

increase

Usage Note

Subida is the noun form of subir and covers both a physical ascent (a hill or staircase) and an abstract increase (a price or temperature rise). The antonym is bajada. In cycling and hiking contexts it typically means a steep climb or pass.

Examples

"La subida al cerro fue difícil."

Natural Translation

The climb up the hill was difficult.

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