English–Spanish

“grow” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsocrecer

Pronunciation

IPA/kultiˈβaɾ/

Example

Quiero cultivar flores en el balcón.

I want to grow flowers on the balcony.

Illustration for cultivar (grow)

How to say “grow” in Spanish

“Grow” in Spanish is cultivar.

Rows of vegetables growing in a tended garden bed.

Full entry for cultivar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cultivar

Intento cultivar una amistad con mis nuevos vecinos.

I am trying to cultivate a friendship with my new neighbors.

Tips for using cultivar

  • When talking about hobbies or small projects, name the plant or place to keep the conversation natural, for example '¿Qué cultivas en el balcón?'

Other Spanish words for “grow”

Mi hijo crece muy rápido.

My son is growing up very fast.

Related English words

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