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creciente

growing

adjective kreh-SYEN-teh Less Common
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Also means

increasing

Usage Note

Creciente is invariable for gender (el número creciente, la demanda creciente) and is typically used before or after a noun to indicate a trend that is rising. It also means 'crescent' in luna creciente (waxing moon). The opposite is menguante (waning/decreasing).

Examples

"Hay una creciente demanda de energías renovables."

Natural Translation

There is a growing demand for renewable energies.

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