How to Say "expanded" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “expanded” is “creció” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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business or scope
Examples
La deuda nacional creció un 10% el año pasado.
The national debt increased by 10% last year.
Su influencia en la empresa creció después de la fusión.
His influence in the company expanded after the merger.
El rumor creció hasta convertirse en noticia de primera plana.
The rumor grew until it became front-page news.
Past Action, Specific Time
Since 'creció' is the simple past (preterite), it describes an increase that started and finished at a specific point in the past, often marked by phrases like 'el año pasado' (last year).
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