progresar
“progresar” means “to progress” in Spanish (to improve or move forward in a process).
to progressAlso: to advance, to thrive
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Quiero progresar en mi carrera profesional.
A2I want to progress in my professional career.
Estamos progresando mucho con las clases de español.
B1We are progressing a lot with the Spanish classes.
Si no estudias, es difícil progresar académicamente.
B2If you don't study, it is difficult to progress academically.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Which sentence correctly says 'I am progressing in my studies'?
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📚 Etymology
From the Latin verb 'progredi', which means to step forward. It is made of 'pro-' (forward) and 'gradi' (to step or walk).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'avanzar' and 'progresar'?
'Avanzar' is often used for physical movement (moving to the front) or completing stages of a project. 'Progresar' usually implies a deeper sense of improvement, growth, or bettering oneself.
Is 'progresar' used in casual conversation?
Yes, it is very common! You can use it to talk about how your gym progress is going, how your kids are doing in school, or how your Spanish learning is evolving.
How do you say 'to make progress' in Spanish?
You can simply use the verb 'progresar' or the phrase 'hacer progresos'.