How to Say "i raise" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “i raise” is “crío” — use 'crío' when talking about the act of bringing up children or animals, meaning to nurture and educate them as they grow..
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crío
verbB1general
Use 'crío' when talking about the act of bringing up children or animals, meaning to nurture and educate them as they grow.
Examples
Yo crío a mis hijos con mucha libertad.
I raise my children with a lot of freedom.
levanto
/leh-BAHN-toh//leˈβanto/
verbA1general
Use 'levanto' when referring to the physical action of lifting an object or raising your voice, like standing up or lifting a hand.
Examples
Levanto la caja pesada del suelo.
I lift the heavy box from the floor.
Siempre levanto la mano en clase.
I always raise my hand in class.
The 'I' Form
Words ending in 'o' usually mean 'I am doing' the action right now.
Accent Mark Confusion
Mistake: “Using 'levantó' when you mean 'I lift'.”
Correction: Say 'levanto' (stress on the middle) for 'I lift'. 'Levantó' (stress on the end) means 'he/she lifted' in the past.
Raising vs. Lifting
Learners often confuse 'crío' (to bring up, nurture) with 'levanto' (to lift, physically move upwards). Remember that 'crío' is for nurturing and growth over time, while 'levanto' is for a direct, physical action.
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