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Conjugation Chart of “Crecer” (to grow) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Crecer”

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.

How to Use Crecer in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of crecer is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about the action of growing or increasing.

Wish or desire: For example, Espero que mis hijos crezcan sanos y fuertes. (I hope my children grow up healthy and strong.)

Demand or recommendation: For example, Es importante que los niños crezcan en un ambiente amoroso. (It’s important for children to grow up in a loving environment.)

Uncertainty or doubt: For example, No creo que la economía crezca mucho este año. (I don’t think the economy will grow much this year.)

Idiomatic usage: For example, ¡Crece y multiplícate! (Grow and multiply! – a playful way to wish someone well.)

Colloquial usage: For example, ¡Crece, chamaco! (Grow up, kid! – a scolding to act more mature.)

Real Life Examples of Crecer in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hijo crezca sano y fuerte. (I hope my son grows up healthy and strong.)

Es importante que las plantas crezcan con suficiente luz solar. (It’s important that plants grow with enough sunlight.)

Ojalá que tus habilidades crezcan con la práctica. (I hope your skills grow with practice.)

Para que la economía crezca, necesitamos más inversión. (For the economy to grow, we need more investment.)

Aunque tengas dificultades, es esencial que crezcas como persona. (Although you face difficulties, it’s essential that you grow as a person.)

Me gustaría que nuestra amistad crezca con el tiempo. (I’d like our friendship to grow over time.)

Espero que tu negocio crezca y tenga mucho éxito. (I hope your business grows and is very successful.)

Para que la ciudad crezca, debemos mejorar la infraestructura. (For the city to grow, we must improve the infrastructure.)

Quiero que crezcamos juntos como pareja. (I want us to grow together as a couple.)

Es vital que los niños crezcan en un ambiente amoroso. (It’s vital that children grow up in a loving environment.)

Aunque las ventas crezcan lentamente, no pierdas la esperanza. (Although sales grow slowly, don’t lose hope.)

Para que la comunidad crezca, todos debemos participar. (For the community to grow, we all must participate.)

Ojalá que tus sueños crezcan y se hagan realidad. (I hope your dreams grow and come true.)

Es importante que crezcamos como equipo y aprendamos unos de otros. (It’s important that we grow as a team and learn from each other.)

Aunque las dificultades crezcan, no te rindas en tus metas. (Although difficulties grow, don’t give up on your goals.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Crecer (to grow) in the Subjunctive Mood (Latin American 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.