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Crecer

Definition

(verb) To mature or develop from childhood to adulthood

“Es tiempo de crecer y asumir la responsabilidad de tus acciones.”

It's time to grow up and take responsibility for your actions.

“Los niños crecen tan rápido.”
Kids grow up so fast.
“Mi hermana creció en Sevilla y habla como de allí.”
My sister grew up in Seville and talks like she's from there.
“A los diecisiete, ya quería crecer y mudarse sola a Madrid.”
At seventeen, she already wanted to grow up and move to Madrid on her own.
“Después del verano, Ana notó que su hijo había crecido un montón.”
After summer, Ana noticed her son had grown a lot.

Other Spanish words at this level include Diseñador, Preguntarse, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and Ver. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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