acumular
verb
1. to accumulate, amass
gather and store things or amounts
Common combinations
- acumular arena — accumulate sand
- acumular agua — collect water
- acumular libros — amass books
- El río acumula arena.The river accumulates sand.
- La caja acumula agua de lluvia.The tank collects rainwater.
- Durante años acumuló muchos libros.He amassed many books over the years.
2. to build up, accrue
gradually gain or acquire something
Common combinations
- acumular deudas — build up debt
- acumular puntos — earn points
- acumular experiencia — gain experience
- La empresa acumuló muchas deudas.The company built up a lot of debt.
- El equipo acumuló diez puntos.The team earned ten points.
- Con el tiempo, acumuló mucha experiencia.Over time, he gained a lot of experience.
Same root
Phrases with this word
acumular polvo