Crecido (en. Grown)
/kɾeˈsiðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that has increased in size or quantity.
The tree has grown a lot this year.
El árbol ha crecido mucho este año.
Indicates an increase in emotional or personal levels.
His confidence has grown with experience.
Su confianza ha crecido con las experiencias.
Describes something that has matured or evolved.
His work has grown in complexity over time.
Su obra ha crecido en complejidad con el tiempo.
Etymology
From the verb 'crecer', which means to increase or develop.
Common Phrases and Expressions
grown as one piece
It refers to someone who has fully matured or evolved.
crecido de una pieza
to be full of oneself
To be in a state of excessive confidence or arrogance.
estar crecido
grown like grass
Something that grows quickly, like weeds.
crecido como hierba
Related Words
to grow
Increase in size, number, or strength.
crecer
growth
The process of increasing or developing.
crecimiento
increase
Increase or addition to something.
incremento
Slang Meanings
To be very proud or vain.
Since he won the award, he has been full of himself and keeps showing off.
Desde que ganó el premio, está crecido y se la pasa presumiendo.
To feel more important or superior to others.
After his promotion, he has become very full of himself with his colleagues.
Después de su ascenso, se ha puesto muy crecido con sus compañeros.