criar

Senses

1. 1.

   to create

   to bring something new into existence; to make or produce something that did not exist before

2. 2.

   to raise; to bring up

   to care for and nurture a child or young person until adulthood

3. 3.

   to breed; to raise (animals)

   to keep and care for livestock or pets for reproduction or use

4. 4.

   to establish; to set up

   to found or institute something new, such as a law, rule, or organization

Examples

• "Ela criou uma empresa de tecnologia que é muito bem-sucedida."

  She created a technology company that is very successful.

• "Meus pais me criaram com muito amor e dedicação."

  My parents raised me with a lot of love and dedication.

• "Ele cria gado na sua fazenda há muitos anos."

  He has been raising cattle on his farm for many years.

Usage

One of the most common verbs in Brazilian Portuguese. "Criar" is highly versatile: it can mean to create/invent (intransitive or with object), to raise/bring up children, and to breed animals. Context determines the specific sense. Often used with personal objects (e.g., criar filhos, criar um filho) in family contexts.