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evolucionar

eh-voh-loo-syoh-NAHReβoluθjoˈnaɾ

“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

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

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

Present Subjunctive

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

Indicative

Preterite

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

Imperfect

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

Present

yoevoluciono
túevolucionas
él/ella/ustedevoluciona
nosotrosevolucionamos
vosotrosevolucionáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesevolucionan
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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).