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• Cuando se usa como adjetivo, describe algo más alto, aumentado o en un estado positivo o activo.

When used as an adjective, it describes something that is higher, increased, or in a positive or active state.

1. Upright, verticalA1formal

   Positioned upward; not lying down or horizontal.

   Vertical, erguido

   • The flag is up on the pole.
   • Please keep the books up on the shelf.
   • The painting hung up straight on the wall.

   Sinónimoserectperpendicularraisedstandinguprightvertical

   Antónimosdownflathorizontallyingproneprostraterecumbentsupine

2. Awake or alert (British slang)A2informalbritish

   Being awake, energetic, and ready for activity.

   Despierto y alerta (jerga británica)

   • I stayed up late studying for the exam.
   • He was up early to catch the train.
   • She’s always up for a night out.

   Sinónimosactivealertawakeenergeticlivelyon the go

   Antónimosasleepdown

3. In a good mood, cheerfulB1informal

   Feeling happy, optimistic, or enthusiastic.

   animado, de buen humor

   • She’s really up today after hearing the news.
   • After the win, the whole team was up.
   • I’m up this morning; nothing can bring me down.

   Sinónimosbuoyantcheerfulelatedenthusiastichappyhigh-spiritedjovialjoyfuloptimisticupbeat

   Antónimosbluedepresseddowngloomylowsad

4. In operation or activeB2formal

   Functioning, running, or being used.

   en funcionamiento

   • The system is up and processing requests.
   • All servers are up after the maintenance.
   • The website was down yesterday but is up now.

   Sinónimosactivefunctioningin operationonlineoperationaloperativerunningworking

   Antónimosdownidleinactiveoffstopped

5. Increased or higherB2informalamerican

   Raised in amount, level, or intensity.

   aumentado, elevado

   • The price is up by ten percent.
   • Interest rates are up again this month.
   • He turned the volume up because it was too quiet.

   Sinónimoselevatedhighincreasedraised

   Antónimosdecreaseddownlowerreduced

• Adverbio que indica movimiento hacia una posición, nivel o lugar más alto, así como finalización o aumento (por ejemplo, «levantarse», «acelerar»). Se usa ampliamente en inglés británico y americano.

An adverb indicating movement to a higher position, level, or place, or signifying completion or increase (e.g., “stand up,” “speed up”). It is widely used in both British and American English.

1. Towards a higher positionA1formal

   In a direction that is higher or upward; moving to a place above the current level.

   hacia arriba

   • She looked up at the sky.
   • The balloon floated up into the clouds.
   • He lifted the box up onto the shelf.

   Sinónimosaloftskywardupwardupwards

   Antónimosdown

2. Finished or completedA2formal

   Indicates that something has been completed or is no longer ongoing.

   terminado / completado

   • The meeting is up; we can leave now.
   • The deadline is coming up soon.
   • Your time is up.

   Sinónimosallcompletelyentirelyfullywholly

3. Increase or intensifyB1informalamerican

   Used to show that a quantity, intensity, or degree has risen.

   aumentar / intensificar

   • The price went up after the holiday season.
   • She turned the volume up.
   • Things are really heating up.

   Sinónimosmoreupwards

   Antónimosdecreasediminishdownlowerreduce

4. Awake, out of bedA1informal

   Refers to the state of being awake, especially early in the morning.

   Despierto, levantado de la cama

   • I was up at six o’clock.
   • Are you still up? I need to talk to you.
   • He stayed up all night studying.

   Sinónimosaboutastirawakerisenstirring

   Antónimosasleepdown

5. In good condition or functioningB1formal

   Describes something that is operational, functional, or in a good state.

   en funcionamiento

   • The computer is up and running.
   • All systems are up after the maintenance.
   • The website stayed up despite the traffic surge.

   Sinónimosfunctionalfunctioningoperationaloperativerunningworking

6. In a higher rank or statusB2formal

   Used to indicate that someone has been promoted or is now in a higher position.

   ascendido a un rango superior

   • She’s moving up to senior manager next month.
   • He worked his way up from intern to director.
   • The player was promoted up the batting order.

   Sinónimosupwardupwards

   Antónimosdown

• Preposición que expresa movimiento hacia arriba, dirección a lo largo de un camino, acercamiento a alguien, progreso en una jerarquía, dirección geográfica hacia el norte o contra la corriente, o contacto con una superficie.

A preposition indicating movement to a higher position or level, direction along a path or road, approach towards someone or something, progression in hierarchy, geographic direction north or upstream, or contact against a surface.

1. Movement to a higher position or levelA1formal

   Used to show movement from a lower position to a higher one, often involving climbing, ascending, or rising along a vertical or sloped surface.

   hacia arriba

   • They climbed up the mountain.
   • She walked up the stairs.
   • He ran up the hill to catch the bus.
   • The cat jumped up the tree.

2. Direction along a path, road, or riverA2formal

   Indicates movement or position along a linear feature such as a street, road, or river, often implying movement towards a specific destination or further along the route.

   a lo largo de (una vía o río)

   • We walked up the road to the shop.
   • His house is just up the street.
   • They sailed up the river.
   • She lives further up the lane.

3. Approach towards someone or somethingB1formal

   Used in the phrase 'up to' to indicate movement towards a person or object until reaching close proximity or contact.

   hasta / hacia (acercamiento)

   • He came up to me and said hello.
   • She walked up to the counter.
   • The stranger came up to them.
   • He ran up to the door.

4. Progression in hierarchy or statusB2formalbusiness

   Used metaphorically to indicate movement towards a higher rank, level, or status within an organization, system, or social structure.

   Ascenso en jerarquía o estatus

   • She worked her way up the corporate ladder.
   • He moved up the ranks quickly.
   • They are moving up the list.
   • He wants to climb up the hierarchy.

5. Geographic direction north or upstreamB1formal

   Indicates movement towards the north or against the current of a river, based on conventional map orientation or flow direction.

   hacia el norte o río arriba

   • They drove up to London.
   • We traveled up north for the summer.
   • The fish swim up the stream.
   • He went up to Scotland.

6. Contact or opposition against a surfaceB2formal

   Used in the phrase 'up against' to indicate being in physical contact with a surface or facing opposition/difficulty.

   Contacto u oposición contra una superficie

   • He pinned me up against the wall.
   • The ladder was leaning up against the roof.
   • We are up against a deadline.
   • She stood up against the door.

• Aumentar, levantar o hacer que algo suba; también en lenguaje coloquial significa mejorar o intensificar.

A verb meaning to increase, raise, or cause something to move upward; also used in informal contexts to indicate improvement or intensification.

1. Increase or raiseA2formal

   To make something higher in amount, level, or intensity; to raise the quantity, price, or degree of something.

   aumentar, subir

   • The manager decided to up the salaries after the successful quarter.
   • She up‑s the bid by $500 to outbid the competition.
   • The government plans to up the tax rate on luxury goods.
   • They up the volume because the music was too quiet.

   Sinónimosaugmentboostbump upelevateenhanceescalatehikeincreaseintensifyjack upraisestep up

   Antónimosdecreasediminishlessenlowerreduce

2. Intensify or improve (informal)B1informal

   To make something better, stronger, or more aggressive; often used in colloquial speech.

   aumentar, intensificar

   • You need to up your game if you want to win the championship.
   • She uped the décor of the restaurant with new lighting.
   • He up the pressure on his teammates during practice.
   • We should up our efforts on the marketing campaign.

   Sinónimosamplifyaugmentboostenhanceescalateimproveincreaseintensifyraisestep upstrengthen

   Antónimosdecreasedownlowerreduceweaken

3. Move upward (archaic/poetic)C1formalbritish

   To rise, ascend, or go upward; seldom used in modern everyday English, more common in literary or poetic contexts.

   Ascender (poético/arcaico)

   • The spirit up into the heavens as the night fell.
   • The balloon up against the wind, drifting higher.
   • He up from the depths of the valley to the mountain ridge.
   • She felt her hopes up with each sunrise.

   Sinónimosariseascendmountrisesoar

   Antónimosdescendfallsink