El desarrollo
Example: El desarrollo de la ciudad ha mejorado mucho este año.
Definition
"El desarrollo" refers to the process of growth, progress, or advancement in various contexts, such as economic, social, or physical. It often describes the improvement or expansion of a city, region, or project over time.
Etymology
The term "el desarrollo" comes from the Spanish verb 'desarrollar,' meaning 'to unfold' or 'to develop.' It originates from the prefix 'des-' indicating reversal, and 'arrollar,' meaning 'to roll up,' so it literally means 'to unroll.' Did you know? This imagery of unrolling reflects the idea of something gradually becoming fully formed or expanded.
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"El desarrollo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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