progresivamente
“progresivamente” means “gradually” in Spanish (happening over time).
gradually
Also: progressively, little by little
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Las temperaturas subirán progresivamente durante la semana.
A2Temperatures will rise gradually during the week.
Estamos implementando los cambios progresivamente para no causar caos.
B1We are implementing the changes step by step to avoid causing chaos.
El paciente recuperó la movilidad progresivamente tras la cirugía.
B2The patient recovered mobility progressively after the surgery.
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If you want to say something is happening 'little by little' in a more formal way, which word should you use?
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From the Latin 'progressio' (advancing or going forward). The '-mente' suffix comes from the Latin word for 'mind,' which evolved in Spanish to create adverbs.
First recorded: 15th Century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'progresivamente' the same as 'gradualmente'?
Yes, they are essentially synonyms and can be used interchangeably in most contexts to mean 'gradually'.
Can I use 'progresivamente' for something negative?
Absolutely! You can say 'El servicio empeoró progresivamente' (The service got worse gradually).
What is the difference between this and 'poco a poco'?
Meaning-wise, they are the same. 'Poco a poco' is very common in spoken, casual Spanish, while 'progresivamente' is slightly more formal.