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aumentare lo stipendio
/au.menˈtaː.re lo stiˈpɛn.djo/
get a raise
Dopo anni di duro lavoro, finalmente ho ottenuto di aumentare lo stipendio.
After years of hard work, I finally managed to get a raise.
formal
To negotiate or receive a higher salary from an employer.
Il dipendente ha chiesto di aumentare lo stipendio durante il colloquio annuale.
The employee asked for a raise during the annual review.
Dopo il successo del progetto, il capo ha deciso di aumentare lo stipendio a tutto il team.
After the project's success, the boss decided to give the entire team a raise.
Commonly used in workplace contexts, especially during performance reviews or after achieving significant results.
Collocations
chiedere di aumentare lo stipendioto ask for a raiseottenere di aumentare lo stipendioto get a raisemeritare di aumentare lo stipendioto deserve a raise
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Mistakes
Avoid using 'aumentare il stipendio' (incorrect article). The correct form is 'aumentare lo stipendio' because 'stipendio' is masculine and starts with 'st-' (requiring 'lo').
Gold Rule
Contextual Usage
Use 'aumentare lo stipendio' when discussing formal salary negotiations or official increases. For informal contexts, 'ottenere un aumento' or 'ricevere un aumento' may be more natural.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'aumentare' (from Latin 'augmentare', meaning 'to increase') and 'stipendio' (from Latin 'stipendium', meaning 'salary'). The verb 'aumentare' has been in Italian since the 14th century, while 'stipendio' entered the language in the 16th century, reflecting its Latin roots.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in formal or professional contexts. It is less common in casual conversations. The verb 'aumentare' is transitive here, requiring the direct object 'lo stipendio'.
Word Breakdown
aumentare
to increase
verblo stipendio
the salary
noun phraseDizionario Italiano-Inglese