Crecer
Example: Las plantas crecen rápidamente con suficiente agua y sol.
Definition
"Crecer" means to increase in size, quantity, or importance over time. It often refers to living things, like plants or animals, becoming larger or more developed. For example, in the phrase 'Las plantas crecen rápidamente con suficiente agua y sol,' it highlights growth due to favorable conditions.
Etymology
The word "crecer" comes from the Latin verb 'crescere,' meaning 'to grow' or 'to increase.' This root is also related to words in English like 'crescent,' which symbolizes growth or increase, such as the waxing moon. Did you know? "Crecer" has been used in Spanish since medieval times to describe natural and metaphorical growth.
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"Crecer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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