crecimiento
“crecimiento” means “growth” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
growth
Also: development
📝 In Action
El rápido crecimiento del bebé sorprendió a sus abuelos.
A2The baby's rapid growth surprised his grandparents.
Necesitas vitaminas para asegurar un buen crecimiento óseo.
B1You need vitamins to ensure good bone growth.
growth, increase
Also: expansion, rise
📝 In Action
El gobierno celebra el crecimiento económico del último trimestre.
B1The government is celebrating the economic growth of the last quarter.
Leer mucho me ha ayudado con mi crecimiento personal.
B2Reading a lot has helped me with my personal growth.
El crecimiento de usuarios de la aplicación fue exponencial.
C1The growth in the application's users was exponential.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: crecimiento
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'crecimiento' in the context of abstract progress, not physical size?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'crecer' (to grow), which itself traces back to the Latin verb *crescere*, meaning 'to come forth, spring up, grow, or increase.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es 'crecimiento' masculino o femenino?
'Crecimiento' is always a masculine noun ('el crecimiento'). This is because almost all Spanish nouns ending in '-miento' are masculine.
Can I use 'crecimiento' to talk about getting taller?
Yes, absolutely! You can say 'El médico vigila su crecimiento' (The doctor monitors his growth/height).