Progreso (en. Progress)

/pɾoˈɣɾeso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Development or improvement in a situation.
Progress in science has been notable in recent years.
El progreso en la ciencia ha sido notable en los últimos años.
Movement forward in time or in a series of events.
The progress of the work was slow due to the rains.
El progreso de la obra fue lento debido a las lluvias.
Change that implies a significant improvement or advancement.
The progress of education is fundamental for the development of a country.
El progreso de la educación es fundamental para el desarrollo de un país.

Etymology

From Latin 'progressus', meaning advancement or moving forward.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sustainable progress
Development that does not compromise resources for future generations.
progreso sustentável
in progress
That is ongoing or in development, not finished.
en progreso
educational progress
Improvement in the quality and access to education.
progreso educativo

Related Words

to advance
Moving forward or improving in some capacity.
avanzar
evolution
Gradual change or development that implies improvements or advancements.
evolución
improvement
State of being better, especially after a negative situation.
mejoría

Slang Meanings

Social progress
When the community collaborates, great social progress is achieved.
Cuando la comunidad colabora, se logra un gran progreso social.
To progress in life
I need a change in order to progress in life.
Necesito un cambio para poder progresar en la vida.