Creces (en. You grow)

/ˈkɾe.θes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To increase in size, quantity, or importance.
You grow more and more in wisdom every day.
Tú creces cada día más en sabiduría.
To develop or evolve.
In this environment, you grow as a person.
En este entorno, creces como persona.
To increase or raise a certain value.
Your knowledge grows with every new book you read.
Tu conocimiento creces con cada nuevo libro que lees.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

you grow over time
It refers to a person developing and learning throughout their life.
creces con el tiempo
you grow in experiences
It indicates that new experiences are acquired which enrich the person.
creces en experiencias

Related Words

grow
To broaden, increase, or develop.
crecer
increase
To increase a quantity or value.
incrementar
develop
To produce or cause something to evolve or improve.
desarrollar

Slang Meanings

To grow in height or personal development.
After the holidays, you grow a lot.
Después de las vacaciones, creces un montón.
To increase in popularity or in a specific area.
That clothing brand has grown a lot in recent months.
Esa marca de ropa ha crecido mucho en los últimos meses.