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Conjugation Chart of “Crecer” (to grow) in the Present Tense
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | crezco |
| Tú | creces |
| Él / Ella / Usted | crece |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | crecemos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | crecen |
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Understanding the Present Tense of “Crecer”
The simple present tense of crecer is used to describe actions happening now or facts that are currently true. For example, Mi hijo crece muy rápido. (My son grows very quickly.)
Crecer is a spelling-changing verb where the ‘c’ changes to ‘zc’ before the endings that begin with ‘a’ or ‘o’. This pattern applies to all verbs ending in ‘-cer’.
How to Use Crecer in the Present Tense
Crecer generally means to grow or increase in size, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To grow physically: For example, Los niños crecen rápidamente. (Children grow quickly.)
To grow in number or amount: For example, La población crece cada año. (The population grows every year.)
To develop or mature: For example, Los jóvenes crecen y se convierten en adultos. (Young people grow and become adults.)
To increase in intensity or severity (colloquial): For example, El problema crece cada día. (The problem grows worse every day.)
To become overconfident or arrogant (slang, rude): For example, No te creas tanto, ¿eh? (Don’t get too big for your britches, eh?)
Real Life Examples of Crecer in the Present Tense
Cada primavera, las plantas crecen con fuerza. (Every spring, the plants grow vigorously.)
Los niños crecen tan rápido que necesitan ropa nueva cada año. (Children grow so fast that they need new clothes every year.)
Tú creces como persona cuando superas los desafíos. (You grow as a person when you overcome challenges.)
El negocio crece gracias al arduo trabajo del equipo. (The business grows thanks to the hard work of the team.)
Nosotros crecemos juntos como familia, apoyándonos mutuamente. (We grow together as a family, supporting each other.)
Ellos crecen como profesionales asistiendo a capacitaciones. (They grow as professionals by attending training sessions.)
La economía crece cuando hay inversión y oportunidades. (The economy grows when there is investment and opportunities.)
Las ciudades crecen a medida que llegan más personas. (Cities grow as more people arrive.)
Mis habilidades crecen con la práctica constante. (My skills grow with constant practice.)
La confianza en uno mismo crece al lograr metas personales. (Self-confidence grows by achieving personal goals.)
Las amistades crecen cuando hay comunicación y respeto. (Friendships grow when there is communication and respect.)
Los árboles crecen hacia el cielo buscando luz solar. (Trees grow towards the sky seeking sunlight.)
La curiosidad crece al explorar nuevos lugares y culturas. (Curiosity grows by exploring new places and cultures.)
Las oportunidades crecen cuando uno se esfuerza por alcanzar sus sueños. (Opportunities grow when one strives to achieve their dreams.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Crecer (to grow) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo crezco | I grow |
| Tú creces | You grow |
| Él / Ella / Usted crece | He / She / You grows |
| Nosotros / Nosotras crecemos | We grow |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes crecen | They / You all grow |
This post covers Latin American Spanish. For Castilian Spanish, click here
Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.