creciendo
“creciendo” means “growing” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
growing
Also: getting bigger
📝 In Action
Mi hijo está creciendo muy rápido, ya no le cabe la ropa.
A1My son is growing very fast; his clothes don't fit him anymore.
Las plantas están creciendo bien gracias a la lluvia.
A2The plants are growing well thanks to the rain.
El cachorro de mi vecino sigue creciendo y ya parece un oso.
A2My neighbor's puppy keeps growing and already looks like a bear.
increasing, expanding
Also: escalating
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La economía del país está creciendo a un ritmo constante.
B1The country's economy is growing (increasing) at a constant rate.
El número de turistas que visitan la ciudad está creciendo cada año.
B1The number of tourists visiting the city is increasing every year.
La tensión entre los dos equipos estaba creciendo antes del partido.
B2The tension between the two teams was escalating (growing) before the match.
developing, maturing
Also: evolving
📝 In Action
Ella está creciendo como profesional en su nuevo puesto.
B2She is developing (maturing) as a professional in her new position.
El equipo sigue creciendo en confianza después de ganar el campeonato.
B2The team continues to grow in confidence after winning the championship.
Nuestra comprensión del universo está creciendo gracias a nuevas tecnologías.
C1Our understanding of the universe is evolving (growing) thanks to new technologies.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "creciendo" in Spanish:
developing→escalating→evolving→expanding→getting bigger→growing→increasing→maturing→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: creciendo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'creciendo' in the sense of 'increasing intensity'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The Spanish word 'crecer' (from which 'creciendo' comes) originates from the Latin verb *crescere*, meaning 'to spring forth, arise, or grow.' It has maintained its core meaning related to increase and development over centuries.
First recorded: 10th or 11th century (as *crescer* in Old Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'creciendo' irregular?
The base verb 'crecer' is almost entirely regular, making 'creciendo' a straightforward gerund form. The only irregularity is the addition of a 'z' before the 'c' in the 'yo' form of the present tense ('crezco') and throughout the present subjunctive, but this doesn't affect the gerund form 'creciendo'.
When should I use 'creciendo' versus 'aumentando'?
'Creciendo' (growing) is best for natural, organic, or developmental increase (a child, a business, a feeling). 'Aumentando' (increasing) is usually better for countable things or measurable metrics (prices, salaries, quantities).