Also means
to advance, to improve
Usage Note
Progresar is a regular -ar verb meaning to make progress or to advance, typically used with en (progresar en sus estudios = to progress in one's studies). The related noun is progreso and the adjective progresivo. It is more neutral than avanzar (to advance, which implies direction) and less dramatic than evolucionar.
Examples
"El alumno ha progresado mucho este año."
Natural Translation
The student has progressed a lot this year.

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