hazme crecer
/aθme kɾeθeɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "grow me" is translated into Spanish as hazme crecer.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative haz (make/do), the object pronoun me (me) and the infinitive crecer (to grow).
Which one should you use?
While the verb crecer means "to grow", it is an intransitive verb used to describe the act of growing itself. To express the idea of someone else causing you to grow, you must use the construction hazme crecer.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, you cannot use the verb crecer transitively to mean "to cause something to grow". You must use the causative construction hacer + infinitive as seen in hazme crecer.
How do you pronounce it?
/aθme kɾeθeɾ/
Did you know?
- In a spiritual or professional context, hazme crecer often implies a request for mentorship or personal development rather than physical size.
- The English word 'crescent' and the Spanish verb crecer share the same ancient root, describing the process of something increasing in size.
- Because crecer is intransitive, saying hazme crecer sounds much more metaphorical or spiritual than saying 'make me grow' in English.
Examples in context
- Hazme crecer como profesional.Make me grow as a professional.
Example conversation
Javier is asking his mentor Sofía for professional guidance.
- JavierSofía, quiero aprender de ti.Sofía, I want to learn from you.
- SofíaEstoy lista para ayudarte, Javier.I am ready to help you, Javier.
- JavierEntonces, hazme crecer en mi carrera.Then, make me grow in my career.
- SofíaCuenta conmigo para lograrlo.Count on me to achieve it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crecer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
