Spanish word

progreso

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoˈɣɾeso/

Meaning

  • masculine nounprogress

Example

Estoy contento con el progreso en mi español.

I am happy with my progress in Spanish.

Illustration for progreso (progress)

More examples

¿Has notado algún progreso en el proyecto?

Have you noticed any progress on the project?

Core concept

Accumulated forward steps showing improvement.

Common phrases

  • ver progreso

    see progress

  • progreso académico

    academic progress

  • lograr progreso

    make progress

Similar words

mejora: Improvement caused by fixing issues or removing defects.
avance: Advancement of work or a project through concrete steps.
desarrollo: Development across successive stages toward greater maturity.
evolución: Evolutionary change in nature or form occurring over long periods.

Definition in Spanish

Progreso es el cambio positivo que indica que algo avanza o mejora con el tiempo.

Word origin

From Latin progressus, formed from pro- 'forward' plus gradi 'to step', emphasizing accumulated steps toward advancement.

Usage tips

  • Progreso is a neutral, formal noun for advancement, while everyday talk about getting better often uses hacer progresos or notar progreso.

Other meanings

  • developmentnoun
  • improvementnoun
  • advancementnoun

Opposites

  • estancamientostagnationnoun
  • regresiónregressionnoun

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