Significado
To enhance the rate at which work is produced.
Contexto cultural
In Spain, there is a growing movement to change the 'jornada partida' (split shift) to a 'jornada intensiva' (continuous shift) specifically to increase productivity and allow for better work-life balance. Mexico has some of the longest working hours in the OECD, but productivity levels remain a challenge. The phrase is often used in political discourse regarding labor reforms. In Argentina, the phrase is frequently linked to economic stability and the need for technological investment amidst high inflation. Chile was a pioneer in Latin America in discussing the 40-hour work week, with proponents arguing it would actually increase productivity.
Use with 'mediante'
To sound very professional, pair the phrase with 'mediante' (by means of). Example: 'Aumentar la productividad mediante la automatización'.
Gender Agreement
Never say 'el productividad'. It is always 'la productividad'. This is a common mistake for English speakers.
Significado
To enhance the rate at which work is produced.
Use with 'mediante'
To sound very professional, pair the phrase with 'mediante' (by means of). Example: 'Aumentar la productividad mediante la automatización'.
Gender Agreement
Never say 'el productividad'. It is always 'la productividad'. This is a common mistake for English speakers.
The 'Siesta' Context
When talking to Spaniards about productivity, avoid clichés about siestas. Focus instead on 'horarios racionales' (rational schedules).
Teste-se
Completa la frase con la forma correcta del verbo 'aumentar'.
El año pasado, nosotros __________ la productividad en un 20%.
The sentence refers to 'El año pasado' (past tense) and 'nosotros' (we), so 'aumentamos' is the correct preterite form.
Selecciona la opción que mejor completa la oración profesional.
Para ser más competitivos, es necesario __________ la productividad de la fábrica.
'Aumentar' is the standard professional collocation for productivity.
Relaciona el consejo con el objetivo de aumentar la productividad.
Si quieres aumentar la productividad al estudiar, deberías...
Eliminating distractions is a universally recognized way to increase productivity.
Completa el diálogo con la frase adecuada.
Jefe: ¿Cómo va el nuevo proyecto? Empleado: Muy bien. Las nuevas herramientas nos están ayudando a __________.
The context of 'new tools' helping work better points directly to 'aumentar la productividad'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosEl año pasado, nosotros __________ la productividad en un 20%.
The sentence refers to 'El año pasado' (past tense) and 'nosotros' (we), so 'aumentamos' is the correct preterite form.
Para ser más competitivos, es necesario __________ la productividad de la fábrica.
'Aumentar' is the standard professional collocation for productivity.
Si quieres aumentar la productividad al estudiar, deberías...
Eliminating distractions is a universally recognized way to increase productivity.
Jefe: ¿Cómo va el nuevo proyecto? Empleado: Muy bien. Las nuevas herramientas nos están ayudando a __________.
The context of 'new tools' helping work better points directly to 'aumentar la productividad'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasA little bit. With friends, it's better to say 'aprovechar más el tiempo' or 'rendir más'.
Yes, 'incrementar la productividad' is a perfect synonym and is also very common in formal writing.
You could say 'disminuir la productividad' or 'perder eficiencia'.
It applies to both! You can increase the productivity of a factory machine or a software developer.
Frases relacionadas
Optimizar recursos
similarTo make the best use of available resources.
Rendir al máximo
similarTo perform at one's full potential.
Bajar el ritmo
contrastTo slow down the pace of work.
Productividad marginal
specialized formThe additional output generated by one additional unit of input.
