Progresista (en. Progressive)

/pɾoɣɾeˈsista/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who advocates for progress and social changes.
The progressive supported the educational reform to improve the system.
El progresista apoyó la reforma educativa para mejorar el sistema.
Member of a political movement that seeks transformations in society.
The progressives joined together to promote more inclusive policies.
Los progresistas se unieron para promover políticas más inclusivas.

Etymology

The term 'progresista' comes from the Latin 'progressus', which means advance or development.

Common Phrases and Expressions

social progressive
Individual who promotes social justice and human rights.
progresista social
progressive movement
Set of actions and ideologies that seek social and political advancement.
movimiento progresista
progressive agenda
List of policies that reflect an innovative and development-oriented approach.
agenda progresista

Related Words

progress
Advancement or development in a specific area.
progreso
reform
Change in a social, political, or economic structure.
reforma
equality
Principle that asserts that all people should receive the same treatment and opportunities.
igualdad

Slang Meanings

Progre
He's a progre who is always supporting social causes.
Es un progre que siempre está apoyando causas sociales.
alternative left
She identifies as part of the alternative left, and she is quite progressive.
Ella se identifica como parte de la izquierda alternativa, y es bastante progresista.