The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Criarse is used to give direct orders or instructions for someone to raise themselves in a certain way, for example Críate con buenos modales. (Raise yourself with good manners.)

Criarse is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperative conjugations follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Criarse (to grow up) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Criarse generally means to raise or bring up, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To raise or bring up: for example, ¡Críate bien! (Raise yourself well!)

To grow up: for example, ¡Críate rápido! (Grow up quickly!)

To develop or mature: for example, ¡Críate como una persona responsable! (Develop into a responsible person!)

Colloquial: To smarten up or wise up: for example, ¡Críate, no seas tonto! (Wise up, don’t be silly!)

Rude: To stop being immature or childish: for example, ¡Ya críate, pendejo! (Stop being childish, you idiot!)

Examples

Examples of Criarse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Críate con confianza! No tengas miedo de expresar tus ideas. (Grow with confidence! Don’t be afraid to express your ideas.)

Para tener éxito en la vida, críense con disciplina y determinación. (To be successful in life, grow with discipline and determination.)

Padres, permitan que sus hijos se críen explorando el mundo con curiosidad. (Parents, allow your children to grow by exploring the world with curiosity.)

En este ambiente positivo, criémonos juntos como una comunidad unida. (In this positive environment, let’s grow together as a united community.)

Después de esa decepción, críese de nuevo con más fuerza y resiliencia. (After that setback, grow again with more strength and resilience.)

Amigos, críense aprendiendo de sus errores y celebrando sus logros. (Friends, grow by learning from your mistakes and celebrating your achievements.)

Para alcanzar tus metas, críate constantemente a través del estudio y la práctica. (To achieve your goals, constantly grow through study and practice.)

En el trabajo, críense adquiriendo nuevas habilidades y aceptando desafíos. (At work, grow by acquiring new skills and accepting challenges.)

Joven emprendedor, críese tomando riesgos calculados y aprendiendo de sus fracasos. (Young entrepreneur, grow by taking calculated risks and learning from your failures.)

Después de esa ruptura, críate enfocándote en tu bienestar emocional y personal. (After that breakup, grow by focusing on your emotional and personal well-being.)

En esta nueva etapa de tu vida, críese abrazando oportunidades emocionantes. (In this new stage of your life, grow by embracing exciting opportunities.)

Artista talentoso, críate experimentando con nuevas técnicas y estilos. (Talented artist, grow by experimenting with new techniques and styles.)

Equipo, criémonos apoyándonos mutuamente y celebrando nuestros éxitos. (Team, let’s grow by supporting each other and celebrating our successes.)

En esta sociedad diversa, críense respetando y aprendiendo de otras culturas. (In this diverse society, grow by respecting and learning from other cultures.)

Después de esa crisis, críate adoptando un estilo de vida más saludable y equilibrado. (After that crisis, grow by adopting a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Criarse (to grow up) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American 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.