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ascendente

ascending

adjective ahs-sen-DEN-teh Rare

Also means

rising

Usage Note

Ascendente describes movement, trajectory, or trend that goes upward — una curva ascendente (a rising curve), escala ascendente (ascending scale). In astrology, el ascendente (used as a masculine noun) refers to the rising sign at the moment of birth, a meaning widely recognised across Spanish-speaking countries. It is also used in genealogy: línea ascendente (ancestral line going back in time).

Examples

"La empresa muestra una tendencia ascendente este año."

Natural Translation

The company shows an upward trend this year.

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