How to Say "crescent" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “crescent” is “creciente” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
the shape of the moon
Examples
La creciente del río inundó las calles.
The river's rise flooded the streets.
El símbolo de la bandera es un creciente y una estrella.
The symbol on the flag is a crescent and a star.
Debemos tener cuidado con la creciente esta noche.
We must be careful with the rising tide/flood tonight.
Gender Changes Meaning
Use 'la creciente' (feminine) when talking about a river rising or a flood. Use 'el creciente' (masculine) when talking about the curved shape.
Flood vs. Rain
Mistake: “Hay mucha creciente hoy.”
Correction: Hay mucha lluvia hoy. Use 'creciente' only to describe the water level rising in a river or lake, not the rain itself.
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