crecer — Preterite (Pretérito)
to grow
The preterite conjugation of crecer (irregular spelling-change -cer/cir, ranked #218). Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Preterite conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | crecí |
| tú | creciste |
| él/ella/Ud. | creció |
| nosotros | crecimos |
| vosotros | crecisteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | crecieron |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Ayer yo crecí.
Yesterday I grow.
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