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crecer Present Conjugation

crecerto grow

A1irregular (spelling change c -> zc in 'yo' form) -er★★★★★
Quick answer:

Crecer is irregular only in the 'yo' form: crezco, creces, crece, crecemos, crecéis, crecen.

crecer Present Forms

yocrezco
creces
él/ella/ustedcrece
nosotroscrecemos
vosotroscrecéis
ellos/ellas/ustedescrecen

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to describe ongoing growth, general facts about biology, or the current expansion of a business or economy.

Notes on crecer in the Present

This verb has a 'zc' spelling change in the first-person singular (yo crezco) to maintain the soft 'z' sound before the 'o'. All other forms are regular.

Example Sentences

  • Yo crezco muy rápido, necesito ropa nueva.

    I am growing very fast; I need new clothes.

    yo

  • Las plantas crecen mejor con esta luz.

    The plants grow better with this light.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Tu hijo crece por momentos.

    Your son is growing by the minute.

    él/ella/usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Saying 'yo creco'.

    Correct: The correct form is 'yo crezco'.

    Why: Verbs ending in -ecer usually require the 'zc' to preserve the phonetic sound of the root.

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