Crecen (en. Grow)

/'kɾe.θen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To increase the size or importance of something or someone.
Plants grow quickly in spring.
Las plantas crecen rápido en primavera.
To increase in number or quantity.
The students who grow in school are increasing in number.
Los estudiantes que crecen en la escuela son cada vez más.
To develop physically or emotionally.
Children grow and mature over time.
Los niños crecen y maduran con el tiempo.

Etymology

From Latin 'crescere', which means 'to increase' or 'to grow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

grow in popularity
They become more known or accepted.
crecen en popularidad
grow like foam
They develop or increase rapidly.
crecen como la espuma
young people grow
Young people mature and take on more responsibilities.
los jóvenes crecen

Related Words

growth
Increase or expansion of something.
crecimiento
to grow
Verb that indicates the act of increasing or developing.
crecer
grown
One who has increased or developed in size or importance.
crecido

Slang Meanings

Level up or skill increase.
When we play, you grow in competition.
Cuando jugamos, creces en la competencia.
To become stronger or more capable.
Since he started training, he has grown in performance.
Desde que entrena, crece en su rendimiento.