The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Crecer is used to give direct orders or instructions for someone to grow or increase in size, for example: ¡Crece, planta! (Grow, plant!) It allows you to directly command growth or expansion.

This verb follows the -cer to -zca spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the ‘c’ changes to ‘zc’ before adding the appropriate endings.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Crecer (to grow) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Crecer generally means “to grow” or “to increase”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To grow physically: Used to encourage someone to grow taller or bigger, ¡Crece! (Grow!) (Grow taller!)

To develop or mature: For example, ¡Crece y madura! (Grow up and mature!) (Grow up and mature!)

To increase in size or amount: For example, ¡Crece tu negocio! (Grow your business!) (Grow your business!)

To progress or advance: For example, ¡Crece profesionalmente! (Grow professionally!) (Grow professionally!)

Slang: To overcome a difficult situation: For example, ¡Crece y supéralo! (Grow up and get over it!) (Grow up and get over it!)

Examples

Examples of Crecer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Crece y conviértete en la mejor versión de ti mismo! (Grow and become the best version of yourself!)

Equipo, crezcamos juntos y alcancemos nuevas alturas. (Team, let’s grow together and reach new heights.)

Hijos, creced con valores y respeto por los demás. (Children, grow with values and respect for others.)

Amigos, crezcan en sabiduría y experiencia. (Friends, grow in wisdom and experience.)

Oye, crece un par y deja de ser tan inmaduro. (Hey, grow up a bit and stop being so immature.)

Chicos, crezcamos como comunidad y apoyémonos unos a otros. (Guys, let’s grow as a community and support each other.)

Hermana, crece en tu fe y encuentra la paz interior. (Sister, grow in your faith and find inner peace.)

Jóvenes, creced con mentalidad abierta y curiosidad por aprender. (Young people, grow with an open mind and curiosity to learn.)

Empresa, crezcan de manera sostenible y responsable. (Company, grow in a sustainable and responsible manner.)

Querida, crece como persona y no te rindas ante los obstáculos. (Dear, grow as a person and don’t give up in the face of obstacles.)

Familia, crezcamos juntos y fortalezcamos nuestros lazos. (Family, let’s grow together and strengthen our bonds.)

Amigo, crece en confianza y defiende tus convicciones. (Friend, grow in confidence and stand up for your beliefs.)

Sociedad, crezcan con empatía y respeto por la diversidad. (Society, grow with empathy and respect for diversity.)

Conjugations with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.