Desarrollo (en. Development)

/desaˈroʊʎo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Growth or progress in a social, economic, or personal aspect.
The development of a nation is measured by its economic growth.
El desarrollo de una nación se mide por su crecimiento económico.
Gradual evolution or transformation of something.
A child's development follows specific stages of learning.
El desarrollo del niño sigue etapas específicas de aprendizaje.
A set of operations carried out to make something.
Software development requires a multidisciplinary team.
El desarrollo de software requiere un equipo multidisciplinario.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'desarollare', which means 'to unfold' or 'to unroll'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sustainable development
Growth that meets present needs without compromising future ones.
desarrollo sostenible
promote development
To promote growth and improvement in various areas.
fomentar el desarrollo
personal development
A process by which a person enhances their skills and abilities.
desarrollo personal

Related Words

developer
A person who develops software or projects.
desarrollador
to develop
To carry out a process of growth or elaboration.
desarrollar

Slang Meanings

Big development
That project is a big development; it will change the entire industry.
Ese proyecto es un desarrollo a lo grande, va a cambiar toda la industria.