thrive

crecer, desarrollarse

Crecer con fuerza y salud o desarrollarse bien en condiciones favorables.

En inglés sencillo: To grow strongly and stay healthy, or develop well in good conditions.

• The plants thrive in this soil.
• Her baby has thrived since coming home.
• These animals thrive when they have space to move.

Cómo se usa: thrive in something (These flowers thrive in warm weather.); thrive on something (The children thrive on regular attention.)

Sinónimos: flourish

Antónimos: wither, decline

Expresiones frecuentes: thrive in something, thrive on something, plants thrive

prosperar

Tener cada vez más éxito o riqueza.

En inglés sencillo: To become more successful or wealthy.

• His business began to thrive.
• Local shops thrived during the festival.
• Can a small company thrive in such a crowded market?

Cómo se usa: thrive in something (Small businesses can thrive in this market.); thrive on something (Her company thrives on competition.)

Sinónimos: prosper, flourish

Antónimos: fail, decline

Expresiones frecuentes: businesses thrive, thrive in something, thrive on competition