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evolucionar

eh-voh-loo-syoh-NAHR/eβoluθjoˈnaɾ/

“evolucionar” means “to evolve” in Spanish (general progress or biological change).

to evolve, to develop

Also: to progress, to unfold
VerbB1regular ar
A sequence showing a tiny seed, a small green sprout, and a large flourishing tree side by side on a grassy hill.
gerundevolucionando
past Participleevolucionado
infinitiveevolucionar

📝 In Action

Nuestras ideas deben evolucionar con el tiempo.

B1

Our ideas must evolve with time.

La tecnología ha evolucionado mucho en la última década.

B1

Technology has developed a lot in the last decade.

Es fascinante ver cómo evolucionan las especies en la naturaleza.

B2

It is fascinating to see how species evolve in nature.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • retroceder (to go backward)
  • estancarse (to stagnate/get stuck)

Common Collocations

  • evolucionar favorablemente – to progress well (often used in medical contexts)
  • evolucionar hacia – to evolve toward
  • constantemente evolucionando – constantly evolving

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesevolucionaran
yoevolucionara
túevolucionaras
vosotrosevolucionarais
nosotrosevolucionáramos
él/ella/ustedevolucionara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesevolucionen
yoevolucione
túevoluciones
vosotrosevolucionéis
nosotrosevolucionemos
él/ella/ustedevolucione

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesevolucionaron
yoevolucioné
túevolucionaste
vosotrosevolucionasteis
nosotrosevolucionamos
él/ella/ustedevolucionó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesevolucionaban
yoevolucionaba
túevolucionabas
vosotrosevolucionabais
nosotrosevolucionábamos
él/ella/ustedevolucionaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesevolucionan
yoevoluciono
túevolucionas
vosotrosevolucionáis
nosotrosevolucionamos
él/ella/ustedevoluciona
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Words that translate to "evolucionar" in Spanish:

to develop→to evolve→to progress→to unfold→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: evolucionar

Question 1 of 3

If a doctor says a patient 'evoluciona bien', what does it mean?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
evolución(evolution) — Noun
evolucionado(evolved/advanced) — Adjective
evolutivo(evolutionary) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'evolvere', which literally means 'to unroll' or 'to unfold' like a scroll.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: evolveFrench: évoluer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'evolucionar' only used for science?

Not at all! While it is used in biology, it's very common to use it for personal growth, technology, political systems, or even the plot of a movie.

Does it have a special form for 'I' in the past?

Yes, but it's regular. Just like other -ar verbs, the 'I' form in the past (preterite) ends in 'é': 'Yo evolucioné'.

Can I use 'evolucionar' for a quick change?

Usually, no. 'Evolucionar' suggests a process that happens over time. For a sudden switch, use 'cambiar' (to change).