crecimiento
/kreh-see-mee-EN-toh/
growth
Crecimiento referring to physical or biological development, like a plant's growth.
crecimiento(noun)
growth
?physical or biological development
development
?natural maturing process
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-miento' Suffix
The ending '-miento' is a clue that a word is a masculine noun. It usually means 'the result of the action' or 'the process of the action' described by the verb (crecer = to grow).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'De'
To specify what is growing, use the preposition 'de': 'el crecimiento de la población' (the growth of the population).
Crecimiento meaning abstract increase or development, such as economic or professional growth.
crecimiento(noun)
growth
?economic, professional, or abstract increase
,increase
?in value or quantity
expansion
?business or area
,rise
?in numbers or status
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Abstract Noun Usage
Like many abstract nouns in Spanish, 'crecimiento' often requires a definite article ('el') even when used generally. E.g., 'El crecimiento es necesario' (Growth is necessary).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: "Using 'crecimiento' when you should use the verb 'crecer'. E.g., 'La economía crecimiento mucho.'"
Correction: Use the verb: 'La economía creció mucho.' ('Crecimiento' is the noun, 'creció' is the past tense verb form.)
✏️ 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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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).