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enriquecer

en-ree-keh-SEHR/enrikeˈseɾ/

“enriquecer” means “to enrich” in Spanish (to make someone or something wealthy or more valuable).

to enrich

Also: to make rich, to enhance
VerbB1irregular er
Spain
A wooden chest overflowing with shiny gold coins and colorful sparkling jewels.
gerundenriqueciendo
past Participleenriquecido
infinitiveenriquecer

📝 In Action

El comercio puede enriquecer a una nación pequeña.

B1

Trade can enrich a small nation.

Quiero enriquecer mi vocabulario leyendo más libros.

B1

I want to enrich my vocabulary by reading more books.

Esta crema ayuda a enriquecer la piel seca.

B2

This cream helps to nourish (enrich) dry skin.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • empobrecer (to impoverish/make poor)
  • agotar (to exhaust/drain)

Common Collocations

  • enriquecer el alma – to enrich the soul
  • enriquecer la experiencia – to enrich the experience
  • enriquecer la tierra – to enrich/fertilize the soil

Idioms & Expressions

  • enriquecerse a costa de otros – to get rich by taking advantage of others

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesenriquecieran
yoenriqueciera
túenriquecieras
vosotrosenriquecierais
nosotrosenriqueciéramos
él/ella/ustedenriqueciera

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesenriquezcan
yoenriquezca
túenriquezcas
vosotrosenriquezcáis
nosotrosenriquezcamos
él/ella/ustedenriquezca

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesenriquecieron
yoenriquecí
túenriqueciste
vosotrosenriquecisteis
nosotrosenriquecimos
él/ella/ustedenriqueció

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesenriquecían
yoenriquecía
túenriquecías
vosotrosenriquecíais
nosotrosenriquecíamos
él/ella/ustedenriquecía

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesenriquecen
yoenriquezco
túenriqueces
vosotrosenriquecéis
nosotrosenriquecemos
él/ella/ustedenriquece
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Words that translate to "enriquecer" in Spanish:

to enrich→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: enriquecer

Question 1 of 3

What is the 'yo' (I) form of 'enriquecer' in the present tense?

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👥 Word Family▼
riqueza(wealth) — Noun
rico(rich) — Adjective
enriquecimiento(enrichment) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish prefix 'en-' (to put into) combined with 'rico' (rich) and the ending '-ecer' (indicating a process or change).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: enrichirItalian: arricchire

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'enriquecer' a formal word?

It is slightly more formal than 'hacer rico', but it is used very often in educational and professional settings.

What is the difference between 'enriquecer' and 'mejorar'?

'Mejorar' means to make better, while 'enriquecer' implies adding something valuable or substantial to make it 'richer' in quality.

Does this word follow the same pattern as 'conocer'?

Yes! Both verbs have that special 'zc' change in the 'yo' form and in the subjunctive forms.