Criamos (en. We raise)

[kɾja.mos]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To raise means to feed, educate, or take care of someone.
We hope that we raise our children with love.
Esperamos que criamos a nuestros hijos con amor.
It refers to the process of increasing the number of something.
On the farm, we raise ducks for sale.
En la granja, criamos patos para la venta.
It means to promote growth or development.
We raise good habits in our students.
Criamos buenas costumbres en nuestros estudiantes.

Etymology

The term 'criar' comes from the Latin 'creare', which means to produce or generate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

we raise together
Refers to the joint upbringing of someone or something.
criamos juntos
we raise as a family
It means to educate or care for someone in a family environment.
criamos como familia

Related Words

to raise
Act of caring for and educating.
criar
upbringing
Periods of life in which someone is educated.
crianza
breeder
Person or entity that raises animals or plants.
criador

Slang Meanings

Raising in the context of caring for or protecting someone.
That grandmother always raised the grandchildren with sweetness.
Esa abuela siempre criamos a los nietos con dulzura.
Used in the context of educating or guiding in a more informal environment.
In the neighborhood, we raise with a sense of community.
En la calle, criamos con un sentido de comunidad.