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Spanish word
progresivo
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾoɣɾeˈsiβo/
Meaning
- adjectivegradual
Example
Haremos cambios progresivos en el plan.
We will make gradual changes to the plan.
More examples
El aumento fue progresivo a lo largo del año.
The increase was gradual throughout the year.
Core concept
A segmented progress bar that fills segment by segment.
Common phrases
aumento progresivo
gradual increase
cambio progresivo
gradual change
incremento progresivo
gradual increment
Similar words
gradual: Changes slowly over time in a continuous, even way without abrupt shifts.
paulatino: Proceeds step by step through successive stages, each phase following the last.
incremental: Adds small increases in amount or intensity, building effects piece by piece.
Definition in Spanish
Que ocurre o se aplica por etapas y avanza de manera gradual.
Word origin
Formed from the verb progresar, progresivo traces back to Latin progredi 'go forward' (pro- 'forward' + gredi/gress 'step') with the suffix -ivo creating an adjective.
Usage tips
- When applied to plans or measures, progresivo signals incremental rollout or phased application rather than an immediate change.
Other meanings
- progressiveadjective
- graduatedadjective
Related words
- progresoprogressnoun
- progresiónprogressionnoun
- progresarprogressverb