Portuguese Word · Intermediate
crescer
to grow in number or extent
Pronunciation: /kɾeˈse(ʁ)/
Meaning
to grow in number or extent
Example
Infelizmente, o tumor cresceu bastante.
Unfortunately, the tumor has gotten much bigger.
Practice tips
- Practice crescer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.