Spanish word

enriquecer

Pronunciation

IPA/enrikeˈθeɾ/

Meaning

  • verbenrich

Example

La lectura puede enriquecer tu vocabulario.

Reading can enrich your vocabulary.

Illustration for enriquecer (enrich)

More examples

La música puede enriquecer la vida cotidiana.

Music can enrich everyday life.

Core concept

A conversation growing deeper as vivid examples and facts are added.

Common phrases

  • enriquecer el vocabulario

    enrich the vocabulary

  • enriquecer la experiencia

    enrich the experience

  • enriquecer la conversación

    enrich the conversation

Similar words

mejorar: Enhances overall quality, condition, or usefulness of something.
ampliar: Broadens the range, reach, or dimensions of something.
potenciar: Amplifies the impact or force of something so it has greater effect.
desarrollar: Fosters growth or maturation of a skill, system, or plan.

Definition in Spanish

Hacer que algo tenga más valor, calidad o contenido, como conocimientos, experiencias o bienes.

Word origin

The elements en- + rico + -ecer together give the sense 'to make rich', with rico ultimately from Latin ricus and the Proto-Germanic *rīk- associated with wealth and power.

Usage tips

  • Enriquecer frequently collocates with abstract nouns (vocabulario, experiencia) to mean add value or depth, and its irregular first-person present is enriquezco.

Other meanings

  • make wealthyverb

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