Desarrollar
Example: Vamos a desarrollar un plan para el proyecto nuevo.
Definition
"Desarrollar" means to actively create, improve, or bring something into a more advanced or complete state. It often involves planning, growth, or evolution, such as developing a plan, project, or skill to achieve a specific goal or outcome.
Etymology
The word "desarrollar" comes from the Spanish prefix 'des-' meaning 'un-' or 'undo,' combined with 'arrollar,' meaning 'to roll up.' Originally, it literally meant 'to unroll' or 'unwrap.' Over time, it evolved to mean 'to develop' or 'to unfold' ideas and projects, much like unrolling a scroll to reveal its content.
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"Desarrollar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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