subir

to go up, to climb, to rise

Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation

/suˈbiɾ/

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Cultural Note

'Subir' has a vowel change in the present tense: 'eu subo' but 'tu sobes.' This u→o shift is common in -ir verbs. 'Subir na vida' means to move up in life, and 'subir ao palco' means to go on stage.

📝 Example Sentences

Subimos as escadas a correr.

We ran up the stairs.

Os preços subiram muito este ano.

Prices have risen a lot this year.

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