nounnounadjective

el creciente

grow · increasing

Que va aumentando de tamaño, cantidad o intensidad con el tiempo.

The Spanish word "creciente" means increasing or growing in English.

It is often used as an adjective to describe something that is becoming larger, stronger, or more intense. For example:

  • Una preocupación creciente — A growing concern.
  • La población creciente — The increasing population.

It can also function as a noun when referring to the "crescent" shape, such as the crescent moon:

  • El creciente de la luna — The crescent moon.

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Examples

La demanda creciente de energía preocupa a la gente.adjective

The growing demand for energy worries people.

La tensión creciente afectó al equipo.adjective

The increasing tension affected the team.

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