Spanish Conversation · Level 50
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Spanish word
evolución
Pronunciation
IPA/eβoluˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine noundevelopment
Example
La evolución de la ciudad ha sido rápida en los últimos años.
The city's development has been rapid in recent years.
More examples
La evolución tecnológica ha cambiado nuestra vida cotidiana.
Technological development has changed our everyday life.
Core concept
Gradual unfolding and expansion in complexity.
Common phrases
la evolución tecnológica
technological development
la evolución social
social development
Similar words
cambio: Takes on a different state or form.
desarrollo: Develops gradually, gaining structure and capability.
progreso: Advances forward, showing measurable improvement.
transformación: Undergoes a major change into a fundamentally different form.
Definition in Spanish
Proceso de cambio y mejora gradual de algo, que implica un aumento de complejidad o alcance.
Word origin
The Spanish word evolución comes from Latin evolutio 'unfolding', formed from e- 'out' and volvere 'to turn', which gives the sense of things unfolding outward in stages into greater development.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech evolución sounds somewhat formal, and speakers often use desarrollo for general development or cambio for a simple change.
Other meanings
- progressnoun
- advancementnoun
- growthnoun
Opposites
- estancamientostagnationnoun
- retrocesoregressionnoun
Related words
- evolucionarevolveverb
- evolutivoevolutionaryadjective