crianza
/ˈkɾjanθa/
The Spanish word for 'raising' is crianza.
crianza is a noun used to describe the process of nurturing, educating and guiding someone. It can also refer to the collection or gathering of things, especially money.
Meaning: collection or gathering, especially of money (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkɾjanθa/
Did you know?
- In the world of wine, crianza is a legal classification for Spanish wines that have been aged for a specific period in oak barrels.
- Spanish distinguishes between crianza, the general upbringing of a child, and educación, which often refers specifically to the manners and social etiquette a child is taught.
- The Spanish word crianza shares its lineage with the Portuguese word criança, which actually means 'child' rather than the act of raising.
Examples in context
- La crianza de nuestros hijos es una responsabilidad fundamental.The raising of our children is a fundamental responsibility.
- Estoy criando a mis hijos con mucho amor y dedicación.I am raising my children with a lot of love and dedication.
- Es fundamental educar a los jóvenes para formar ciudadanos responsables.It is crucial to raise young people to become responsible citizens.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a charity event.
- ElenaJavier, ¿cómo va la crianza de fondos?Javier, how is the fundraising going?
- JavierVa muy bien, Elena. Recaudamos mucho.It is going very well, Elena. We raised a lot.
- ElenaMe alegra que la crianza haya funcionado.I am glad that the raising worked out.
- JavierSí, todos ayudaron mucho.Yes, everyone helped a lot.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry crianza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crianza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
