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progresivo

progressive

adjective proh-greh-SEE-boh Less Common

Also means

gradual

Usage Note

Progresivo describes something that advances or increases gradually: deterioro progresivo (progressive deterioration). In politics it means 'progressive' in the left-leaning sense, though progresista is more common there. The adverb is progresivamente.

Examples

"Se nota un deterioro progresivo del edificio."

Natural Translation

A progressive deterioration of the building is noticeable.

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