desarrollar
develop
Hacer que algo crezca, mejore o llegue a un estado más avanzado.
Definition & meaning
Desarrollar means to develop: to make something grow, progress, or become more complete.
It can also mean:
- To elaborate or explain an idea in greater detail.
- To create or produce something, such as software or a plan.
- To develop a disease, skill, or habit.
- In mathematics, to expand an expression.
The reflexive form, desarrollarse , means to develop or unfold, as in a person’s growth or the course of an event.
Grammar & Word origin
Desarrollar is a regular -ar verb. It usually takes a direct object: desarrollar una idea means “to develop an idea.”
It comes from the prefix des- and arrollar , historically conveying the idea of “unrolling” or “unfolding.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- evolucionar — to evolve; emphasizes gradual change and is usually intransitive.
- elaborar — to work out or produce something carefully; often used for plans and ideas.
- ampliar — to expand or add detail; emphasizes making something larger or more extensive.
Antonyms:
- estancar — to cause something to stagnate rather than progress.
- limitar — to restrict, rather than encourage growth or expansion.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Los científicos quieren desarrollar una nueva vacuna.verb
The scientists want to develop a new vaccine.
El equipo trabajará para desarrollar nuevas tecnologías.verb
The team will work to develop new technologies.
Vamos a desarrollar un plan nuevo.verb
We are going to develop a new plan.
Desarrollaré la idea.verb
I will develop the idea.
Desarrollamos nuevas tecnologías.verb
We develop new technologies.
¿Cómo puedes desarrollar tus habilidades más rápido?verb
How can you develop your skills faster?
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