cresceu

[kreh-SEH-oo]

verb

grew, grew up, increased

1. past tense of 'crescer' - to increase in size or height; to grow

The child grew up in São Paulo.

A criança cresceu em São Paulo.

2. to increase in quantity, intensity, or degree

The company's profits grew significantly this year.

Os lucros da empresa cresceram significativamente este ano.

3. to develop or mature

She grew into a strong woman.

Ela cresceu e se tornou uma mulher forte.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

cresceu

standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

cresceu

standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

cresceu rápido - grew quickly, grew up fast

cresceu muito - grew a lot, increased significantly

cresceu de repente - grew suddenly, increased abruptly

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