Creciente (en. Growing)

/kɾeˈsjente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Definition: That is in the process of growth.
Example Sentence: The population of the city is growing.
La población de la ciudad es creciente.
Definition: That increases in quantity or degree.
Example Sentence: Interest in the topic is growing every day.
El interés por el tema es creciente cada día.
Definition: That is increased or augmented.
Example Sentence: The use of renewable energy is growing worldwide.
El uso de energías renovables es creciente en todo el mundo.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'crescens', present participle of 'crescere' which means to grow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: waxing moon
Meaning: Phase of the moon in which it is becoming increasingly illuminated.
luna creciente
Common Phrase: growing popularity
Meaning: Increase in the acceptance or preference for something among people.
creciente popularidad
Common Phrase: growing movement
Meaning: Increment of a social, political, or cultural movement.
movimiento creciente

Related Words

Related Word: growth
Description: Increase in size, quantity, or degree.
crecimiento
Related Word: to grow
Description: To increase in size or quantity.
crecer
Related Word: increase
Description: Increase or improvement of something.
incremento

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: Growing enthusiasm
Example: Enthusiasm for the project is growing among the volunteers.
El entusiasmo por el proyecto es creciente entre los voluntarios.
Slang Meaning: Growing band
Example: The band has a growing following thanks to their concerts.
La banda tiene una base de seguidores creciente gracias a sus conciertos.