Translation of Spanish word "crecer" to English
crecer
/kɾeˈθeɾ/
Meaning
VerbTo become larger, to increase in magnitude.
How to use
Crecer ('to grow') has an irregular first person present: crezco.
🇬🇧 English
to grow
Example
Las plantas necesitan agua para crecer.
Plants need water to grow.
Las manzanas ahora crecen en todo el mundo.
Apples now grow all over the world.
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Common phrases
- crecer rápido— to grow fast
- crecer en importancia— to grow in importance
📖 Related grammar
🦊 Conjugation of the verb "crecer"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Presente)
Simple Past (Pretérito Indefinido)
Perfect (Pretérito Perfecto)
he crecido
Imperative (Imperativo)
Frequency rank: #433 in Spanish
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The Spanish word "crecer" means "to grow" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Las plantas necesitan agua para crecer." (which translates as "Plants need water to grow.").
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