The presente de subjuntivo of crecer is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about growth or development, for example: Es importante que los niños crezcan sanos. (It’s important that children grow up healthy.)

This verb belongs to the -cer to -zca spelling-changing conjugation type, where the c changes to zc before the vowel endings.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Crecer (to grow) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Crecer generally means “to grow”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To grow physically: for example, Es importante que los niños crezcan sanos (It’s important that children grow up healthy).

To increase in size or amount: for example, Esperamos que la economía crezca este año (We hope the economy grows this year).

To develop or mature: for example, Quiero que mi hijo crezca siendo una buena persona (I want my son to grow up to be a good person).

To advance or progress: for example, Es necesario que la empresa crezca para ser competitiva (It’s necessary for the company to grow to be competitive).

To increase in intensity or strength (colloquial): for example, Espero que no crezca el escándalo (I hope the scandal doesn’t grow).

Examples

Examples of Crecer in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que cada niño crezca en un ambiente seguro y amoroso. (It’s important that every child grows up in a safe and loving environment.)

Ojalá que la economía crezca para que haya más oportunidades de empleo. (Hopefully the economy grows so there are more job opportunities.)

Aunque no estés de acuerdo con sus ideas, es necesario que crezcas con una mente abierta. (Even if you don’t agree with their ideas, it’s necessary that you grow with an open mind.)

Para que una empresa crezca, debe innovar y adaptarse a los cambios del mercado. (For a company to grow, it must innovate and adapt to market changes.)

Es fundamental que crezcamos como personas y aprendamos de nuestros errores. (It’s essential that we grow as people and learn from our mistakes.)

Mis padres quieren que mis hermanos y yo crezcamos siendo personas de bien. (My parents want my siblings and I to grow up to be good people.)

Aunque cueste trabajo, es importante que crezcáis como profesionales y nunca dejéis de aprender. (Although it takes effort, it’s important that you grow as professionals and never stop learning.)

Para que una relación crezca, se necesita comunicación, comprensión y compromiso. (For a relationship to grow, communication, understanding and commitment are needed.)

Ojalá que las próximas generaciones crezcan con más conciencia ambiental. (Hopefully the next generations grow up with more environmental awareness.)

Es vital que las comunidades crezcan de manera sostenible y respetando su entorno natural. (It’s vital that communities grow in a sustainable way while respecting their natural environment.)

Para tener éxito, los emprendedores deben asegurarse de que sus negocios crezcan de manera constante. (To be successful, entrepreneurs must ensure that their businesses grow steadily.)

Ojalá que la tecnología crezca de tal manera que beneficie a toda la humanidad. (Hopefully technology grows in a way that benefits all of humanity.)

Es fundamental que los líderes crezcan en sabiduría y liderazgo para guiar a sus comunidades. (It’s essential that leaders grow in wisdom and leadership to guide their communities.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Crecer (to grow) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.