acumular

to accumulate, to build up, to amass

a k u m u ˈl a ɾ
verb Rare #50,007
to accumulate, to build up, to amass Often used for gradually gathering or collecting things, wealth, or rewards.
SP: Es fácil acumular polvo en una habitación vacía.
EN: It’s easy for dust to accumulate in an empty room.
Conjugation of acumular
Indicative present
SingularPlural
Third acumula —
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
Third acumula —
Imperative
SingularPlural
Second acumula —
Past
acumular
Indicative past
SingularPlural
Third acumuló —

Intentó acumular riqueza.

He tried to accumulate wealth.

Evita acumular muchas cosas en tu habitación.

Avoid accumulating too many things in your room.

¿Entonces sólo acumular honores y riqueza?

So, just amass honors and wealth?

— Астенический синдром (1989)

¿Alguien más quiere acumular millas de viajero frecuente?

Does anyone else want to rack up frequent flyer miles?

— No entrar (2026)

Estoy buscando un lugar para acumular durante un mes.

I'm looking for a place to store things for a month.

— El sobreviviente (2025)