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cresce bem

[KRES-uh BEM]
verb phrase
grows well / thrives / develops well
1. To grow, develop, or increase in a healthy or satisfactory manner
The child cresce bem with proper nutrition and care.
A criança cresce bem com nutrição e cuidados adequados.
2. To flourish or prosper in a business, academic, or personal context
His business cresce bem in the new market.
O negócio dele cresce bem no novo mercado.
3. To develop physically or mentally in a healthy way
Plants cresce bem with sunlight and water.
As plantas crescem bem com luz solar e água.
Synonyms
prosperadesenvolve-se bemfloresceavança bemprogride
Antonyms
cresce maldefinhadecairegrideestagua

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cresce bem
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
cresce bem
Common in business and personal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cresce bem
Standard colloquial usage
Portugal
cresce bem
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

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cresce como erva daninha
cresce de forma exponencial
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