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    Crecían (en. Were growing)

    /kreˈsjɪan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To increase in size, quantity, or importance.
    The trees grew quickly after the rain.
    Los árboles crecían rápidamente después de la lluvia.
    To develop or mature.
    The children grew up happily in a loving environment.
    Los niños crecían felices en un ambiente amoroso.
    To become bigger or stronger.
    The plants grew with the right sun and water.
    Las plantas crecían con el sol y el agua adecuados.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'crecer', which comes from the Latin 'crescere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they grew like foam
    They increased rapidly in number or size.
    crecían como la espuma
    they grew in adversity
    They developed despite difficulties.
    crecían en la adversidad
    they grew over time
    They increased or matured over time.
    crecían con el tiempo

    Related Words

    grow
    To increase in size or quantity.
    crecer
    growth
    The process of growing or increasing.
    crecimiento
    growing
    That is increasing or in growth.
    creciente

    Slang Meanings

    To increase unexpectedly.
    Sales grew like hotcakes after the campaign.
    Las ventas crecían como pan caliente después de la campaña.
    To become famous or popular.
    The new artist grew on social media rapidly.
    El nuevo artista crecían en redes sociales rápidamente.