Spanish word

progresión

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoɣɾeˈsjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounprogress

Example

Se nota una progresión en su forma de hablar.

One can see progress in his speech.

Illustration for progresión (progress)

More examples

Percibo una progresión en mi confianza al hablar con desconocidos.

I notice progress in my confidence when speaking with strangers.

Core concept

A gradual change that unfolds stage by stage.

Common phrases

  • progresión en el aprendizaje

    progress in learning

  • progresión en la conversación

    progress in conversation

  • progresión profesional

    professional progression

Similar words

progreso: Develops steadily overall, indicating general improvement.
avance: Marks a concrete forward step within a plan or task.
mejora: Becomes measurably better in quality, condition, or ability.
evolución: Changes gradually over time, often altering form or character.

Definition in Spanish

Cambio o avance gradual que ocurre en etapas y muestra cómo algo progresa con el tiempo.

Word origin

Derived from Latin progressio (pro- "forward" + grad/gress "to step"), it denotes advancement understood as a stepwise process.

Usage tips

  • Progresión commonly appears in technical or formal uses (music, math, medicine) to signal ordered change, whereas progreso is used for general progress.

Other meanings

  • progressionnoun

Opposites

  • retrocesosetbacknoun
  • estancamientostagnationnoun

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