aumentare
raise
The Italian word 'aumentare' is used to mean 'raise' in English. It is commonly used when referring to increase something in size, quantity or level. For example, you may use 'aumentare' to indicate raising a flag, raising your hand, or raising prices.
Example sentences using: aumentare
È necessario aumentare la produzione.
It is necessary to increase production.
In this sentence, 'aumentare' is used to indicate the need for an increase or growth in production. It expresses the objective of expanding or making something larger in size, quantity, or extent.
Il sindaco ha deciso di aumentare le tasse.
The mayor has decided to increase taxes.
Here, 'aumentare' is utilized in the context of rising taxes. The mayor has decided to raise or enlarge the amount of taxes needed to be paid, and thus 'aumentare' implies an addition or increment to something existing.
Non possiamo aumentare la velocità.
We cannot increase the speed.
In this instance, 'aumentare' is used in terms of speeding up or intensifying the speed (or pace) of something. It suggests that there is an inability or impossibility to raise or heighten the speed at which something is moving or happening.