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progresión

progression

noun proh-greh-SYOHN Rare

Also means

sequence, series

Usage Note

Progresión is used in mathematics (progresión aritmética/geométrica), music (chord progressions), sport, and general figurative speech. It differs from progreso (progress, advancement as a concept) in that progresión implies a structured, step-by-step advance. The plural progresiones is common in technical contexts.

Examples

"La enfermedad mostró una rápida progresión."

Natural Translation

The disease showed rapid progression.

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