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    Crecer (en. Grow)

    /kreˈθeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To increase in size, importance, or quantity.
    Plants grow towards the light.
    Las plantas crecen hacia la luz.
    To develop or improve in a specific aspect.
    Children grow quickly during the first years.
    Los niños crecen rápidamente durante los primeros años.
    To produce more than was originally had.
    The city's population has grown a lot.
    La población de la ciudad ha crecido mucho.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'crescere', meaning 'to increase' or 'to develop'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to grow like foam
    To increase very quickly, especially in number.
    crecer como la espuma
    to grow to the rhythm of
    To develop depending on a particular influence.
    crecer al son de
    to grow in wisdom
    To develop understanding and knowledge over time.
    crecer en sabiduría

    Related Words

    growth
    Increase or development in quantity or quality.
    crecimiento
    growing
    That increases or is enhanced.
    creciente
    creator
    A person who produces or gives rise to something.
    creador

    Slang Meanings

    To become bigger in a metaphorical sense
    That project has grown from a small idea to a huge success.
    Ese proyecto ha crecido de una idea pequeña a un éxito enorme.
    To develop skills or abilities
    Since I started practicing, I have grown a lot as a player.
    Desde que empecé a practicar, he crecido mucho como jugador.