desarrollo
/desaroʝo/from spelling rules
The English phrase unfoldment is translated into Spanish as desarrollo.
The term refers to the process of gradually developing or revealing something over time.
Which one should you use?
While desarrollo is used for the concept of development or growth, the word desenvolvimiento is a formal alternative that specifically denotes the act of unfolding or development.
How do you pronounce it?
/desaroʝo/
Did you know?
- The term desarrollo shares a root with the Spanish word rollo, which means 'roll' or 'scroll'. This reveals that the 'unfoldment' concept is etymologically linked to the act of unrolling something.
- In some contexts, desenvolvimiento can refer to how a person handles themselves socially, describing their 'unfolding' as a level of confidence or poise.
- While desarrollo means 'unfoldment' or 'development', it is also the standard word for 'software development' in a technical context. A programmer would use the same word for a child's growth as they would for a new computer program.
Examples in context
- El desarrollo de la trama fue muy lento.The development of the plot was very slow.
- Su desarrollo personal ha sido impresionante.His personal development has been impressive.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a book they are both reading.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿qué piensas del desarrollo de la novela?Daniel, what do you think of the unfoldment of the novel?
- DanielMe parece muy natural y emocionante, María.It seems very natural and exciting to me, María.
- MaríaYo creo que el desarrollo es demasiado rápido.I think the unfoldment is too fast.
- DanielQuizás el final sea más lento entonces.Maybe the end will be slower then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries desarrollo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
