progreso
/pɾoˈɡɾeso/masculine
The English word progress translates to Spanish as progreso.
progreso is a masculine noun meaning advancement to a more developed state. You can also use the verb progresar to mean becoming better or more complete.
Meaning: advancement to a more developed state (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun progreso can be used in its plural form progresos to denote multiple instances or steps of advancement. The related verb progresar is a regular -ar verb, meaning its conjugation follows standard patterns for verbs like hablar.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoˈɡɾeso/
Did you know?
- A person who is advancing in their studies might be described as having buen ritmo, a phrase meaning 'good rhythm' rather than using a direct synonym for progress.
- In Spanish, describing someone's 'progress' in a medical recovery is often phrased as evolución, a word that English speakers usually reserve for biological change.
- The word progreso is a cognate of the English word 'progress', but it is also a close relative of the English word 'degree' through the Latin root 'gradi', meaning to walk.
Examples in context
- Hemos hecho buen progreso.We've made good progress.This example shows how to use progreso to describe making good progress.Tatoeba #1526212 by marcelostockle, translation #1488262 by Spamster
- ¿Ha habido algún progreso?Has there been any progress?This example shows how to ask if there has been any progreso.Tatoeba #6618518 by UsuarioX, translation #5085914 by CK
- Tom está haciendo progresos.Tom is making progress.This example shows how to use the plural form progresos to say someone is making progress.Tatoeba #1172719 by marcelostockle, translation #1164512 by CK
- Estamos viendo un progreso notable en el proyectoWe are witnessing remarkable progress in the project
- El avance tecnológico es evidente en nuestra sociedadTechnological progress is evident in our society
- Este nuevo plan de estudio impulsa el desarrollo académicoThis new curriculum promotes academic progress
- Estoy avanzando en mi proyecto de investigaciónI'm making progress on my research project
- Mi técnica de natación ha mejorado muchoMy swimming technique has progressed a lot
- 38 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing their Spanish lessons.
- ElenaDaniel, siento que no hago ningún progreso.Daniel, I feel like I am making no progress.
- DanielNo digas eso, Elena, vas muy bien.Don't say that, Elena, you are doing very well.
- ElenaPero me cuesta mucho hablar.But it is very hard for me to speak.
- DanielEl progreso toma tiempo, ten paciencia.Progress takes time, have patience.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “progress” translations and entries progreso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
