Spanish Conversation · Level 77
60 words
Spanish word
crianza
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkɾjanθa/
Meaning
- feminine nounupbringing
Example
Los padres son responsables de la crianza y la educación.
Parents are responsible for upbringing and education.
More examples
La crianza de los hijos requiere paciencia y tiempo.
The upbringing of children requires patience and time.
Core concept
Daily parental care and guidance shaping a child's development.
Common phrases
crianza de los hijos
upbringing of children
crianza responsable
responsible upbringing
Similar words
educación: Structured education and teaching delivered at school or in the home.
cuidado: Practical care for daily health and safety tasks such as bathing and dressing.
atención: Immediate care focused on noticing needs and responding promptly.
alimentación: Feeding and supplying the nutrition required for healthy growth.
Definition in Spanish
Acción o resultado de criar y cuidar a hijos o animales para favorecer su desarrollo y bienestar.
Word origin
From the verb criar ('to raise'), itself from Latin creare 'to create', plus the noun-forming suffix -anza, naming the act or result of raising.
Usage tips
- Spanish contrasts crianza with educación: crianza refers to everyday care and upbringing while educación usually denotes formal schooling or instruction.