multiply
BrE /ˈmʌl.tɪ.plaɪ/ AmE /ˈməl.təˌplaɪ/
verb en → es
past multiplied pp multiplied ing multiplying
to add a number to itself a particular number of times
multiplicar, calcular
- multiply something by something
Collocations multiply two numbers · the product of multiplying
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Multiply 7 by 8.
Multiplica 7 por 8.
to increase very much in number or amount
multiplicarse, aumentar
- something multiplies
Collocations the population multiplied · numbers multiply rapidly
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The number of cases has multiplied.
El número de casos se ha multiplicado.
to reproduce or be reproduced in large numbers
reproducirse, propagarse
- something multiplies
Collocations viruses multiply rapidly · bacteria multiply in warm conditions
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Viruses can multiply very quickly.
Los virus pueden reproducirse muy rápidamente.
to produce more goods or services than is needed, often leading to a decrease in prices
sobrepasar la demanda, excederse en producción
- something multiplies
Collocations the supply of goods multiplied · production has multiplied beyond demand
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The production of cars has multiplied.
La producción de coches se ha multiplicado.