subir

Senses

1. 1.

   to go up; to climb

   move upward or ascend to a higher position

2. 2.

   to rise; to increase

   move upward in level, amount, intensity, or rank

3. 3.

   to board; to get on

   enter and travel in a vehicle (ônibus, avião, etc.)

4. 4.

   to go upstairs

   ascend to an upper floor or level of a building

Examples

• "Ela subiu a escada rapidamente."

  She climbed the stairs quickly.

• "O preço da gasolina subiu novamente."

  The price of gasoline rose again.

• "Vamos subir no ônibus agora."

  Let's board the bus now.

Usage

Regular verb (-ir conjugation). Common in everyday speech. Note the distinction: "subir em" (to climb up on/into) vs. "subir" alone (to go/move up). Often used literally and figuratively (e.g., *subir de cargo* = to be promoted).