Spanish Conversation · Level 107
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Spanish word
proliferación
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾolifeɾaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounproliferation
Example
La proliferación de coches aumenta el tráfico.
The proliferation of cars increases traffic.
More examples
La proliferación de redes sociales cambió la forma de comunicarnos.
The proliferation of social media changed the way we communicate.
Core concept
An increase caused by multiplication and spreading.
Common phrases
la proliferación de redes sociales
proliferation of social media
la proliferación de noticias falsas
proliferation of fake news
la proliferación de tiendas online
proliferation of online stores
Similar words
aumento: A rise in number or amount.
crecimiento: A gradual increase in size, quantity, or strength.
expansión: A widening of range or scope.
propagación: Spreading outward over a wide area to reach new places.
Definition in Spanish
Aumento en número o cantidad de algo, especialmente cuando se multiplica o se extiende.
Word origin
From Latin proliferare (proles 'offspring' + ferre 'to bear'), Spanish forms the verb proliferar and the suffix -ción produces the noun proliferación.
Usage tips
- Used mainly in formal or journalistic contexts, so everyday speech often uses aumento, crecimiento, or a periphrasis such as está aumentando.