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How do you say "to grow up" in Spanish? Is there a specific phrase?

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updated Nov 12, 2011
posted by ChooChoo9311

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It's crecer. The word up is not needed since it isn't likely that you would grow down.

updated Oct 20, 2013
edited by Eddy
posted by Eddy
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Crecer means to grow up, or to raise up.

Para crecer ....in order to grow up.

This is used with people and animals. a

criar is another very common word you can use also.

updated Nov 12, 2011
posted by DoctorJR181
Criarse is to grow up. - Eddy, Nov 12, 2011
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What about the verb "envejecer"? Is this not commonly used?

updated Nov 12, 2011
posted by primus
This relates to getting old, something like your avatar, hehe. - Eddy, Nov 12, 2011