develop
BrE /dɪˈveləp/ AmE /dɪˈvɛləp/
verb en → es
past developed pp developed ing developing
to grow or improve in a particular way over time
desarrollarse, progresar
- develop into something
Collocations develop an interest in something · develop a skill
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She has developed into a very talented musician.
Ella se ha desarrollado en una músico muy talentoso.
to create or produce something, especially by working hard over a period of time
desarrollar, crear
- develop an idea/theory
Collocations develop a plan · develop a new product
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They are developing a new computer program.
Están desarrollando un nuevo programa de computadora.
to show or become apparent over time
mostrarse, aparecerse
- develop a problem/symptom
Collocations a problem develops · symptoms develop
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Symptoms of the disease developed slowly.
Los síntomas de la enfermedad aparecieron lentamente.
to process photographs or film to make pictures appear on them
desarrollar (fotos)
- develop a photograph
Collocations develop photos · develop film
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The photographer developed the pictures.
El fotógrafo desarrolló las fotos.
to make an area of land more suitable for living or working in, by building houses and factories, etc.
desarrollar (una zona)
- develop a region
Collocations develop an area · develop the countryside
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The government is planning to develop this rural area.
El gobierno está planeando desarrollar esta zona rural.
to make money or profits, especially by selling goods and services
generar ganancias, obtener beneficios
- develop a profit
Collocations the company is developing well · profits are developing
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The business has been developing steadily.
El negocio ha estado generando ganancias de manera constante.
to grow and change as an animal or plant grows from a baby to an adult
desarrollarse (biológicamente)
- develop into something
Collocations an animal develops from a baby to an adult · a plant develops from a seed
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The caterpillar will develop into a butterfly.
La oruga se desarrollará en un mariposa.
to improve someone's mental abilities, especially by learning new things
desarrollar (habilidades mentales)
- develop a child's mind
Collocations develop mental abilities · develop cognitive skills
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Parents should develop their children's minds.
Los padres deberían desarrollar las habilidades mentales de sus hijos.