Spanish Conversation · Level 77
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Spanish word
prolífico
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾoˈlifiko/
Meaning
- adjectiveprolific
Example
Es un escritor prolífico.
He is a prolific writer.
More examples
Su obra es abundante; es un autor prolífico en géneros diversos.
His work is abundant; he is a prolific author in various genres.
Core concept
A creator producing many works within a concentrated period.
Common phrases
escritor prolífico
prolific writer
periodista prolífico
prolific journalist
autor prolífico
prolific author
Similar words
productivo: Produces many results through steady effort and efficient use of time.
fructífero: Yields concrete, beneficial results or gains from actions or efforts.
Definition in Spanish
Que produce abundantemente, especialmente obras creativas o resultados productivos, en un lapso dado.
Word origin
Spanish prolífico derives from Latin prolificus, from proles 'offspring' plus -ficus 'making', and is used to convey producing abundant creative or productive results.
Usage tips
- Often paired with a time phrase (for example, época prolífica) to emphasize a concentrated period of output.
Other meanings
- productiveadjective
- fertileadjective
Opposites
- estérilsterileadjective