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intensificar — meaning in English

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English meaning

escalate verb To increase in intensity, size, or seriousness.
intensify verb To become stronger or more extreme, or to make something so.

Senses

intensificar is used for these senses in English:

escalate (ambitransitive) To increase (something) in extent or intensity; to intensify or step up.
intensify (intransitive) To become intense, or more intense; to act with increasing power or energy.

escalate — full definition

verb To increase in intensity, size, or seriousness.
verb To pass a problem or issue on to someone with greater authority to handle it.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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