desenvolver
verb
Senses
- 1.
to develop
to grow, evolve, or progress gradually
- 2.
to unfold, unwrap
to open or spread out something that was rolled or folded
- 3.
to carry out, execute
to conduct or perform an activity or plan
Examples
"El niño está desarrollando nuevas habilidades en la escuela."
The child is developing new skills at school.
"Desenvolver un proyecto requiere tiempo y dedicación."
Carrying out a project requires time and dedication.
"Me ayudó a desenvolver la tela cuidadosamente."
He helped me unfold the fabric carefully.
Usage
Desenvolver is commonly used in contexts of personal growth, business projects, and scientific research. In Spanish it is sometimes written as 'desarrollar' (with double 'rr'). The reflexive form 'desenvolvarse' means 'to manage' or 'to get by'.
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