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crecer Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

crecerto grow

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Quick answer:

The imperative uses 'crece' (tú) and 'crezca' (usted): crece, crezca, crezcamos, creced, crezcan.

crecer Affirmative Imperative Forms

crece
ustedcrezca
nosotroscrezcamos
vosotroscreced
ustedescrezcan

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Commonly used in metaphorical commands (e.g., 'Grow up!') or when giving instructions to plants/entities in a poetic or direct way.

Notes on crecer in the Affirmative Imperative

The 'tú' form is 'crece' (regular), but all other forms (usted, nosotros, ustedes) use the 'zc' stem from the subjunctive.

Example Sentences

  • ¡Crece de una vez!

    Grow up already!

  • Crezcan con valores y educación.

    Grow (you all) with values and education.

  • Creced, pequeñas semillas.

    Grow, little seeds.

    vosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Saying 'crezca' to a friend.

    Correct: Use 'crece' for the informal tú command.

    Why: The informal affirmative command usually matches the third-person singular of the present indicative.

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